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The cougar holds the Guinness record for the animal with the highest number...
The cougar holds the Guinness record for the animal with the highest number of names! What do the cougar, puma and mountain lion have in common? They're all the same animal. This large cat has many...
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In 1962 the US government planned terrorist attacks on US cities to start a...
In 1962 the US government planned terrorist attacks on US cities to start a war with Cuba. The CIA planned to commit acts of terror against the United States during the Kennedy Administration…sort of....
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Ewan McGregor's brother is a British RAF pilot. He goes by "Obi Two"
Ewan McGregor's brother is a British RAF pilot. He goes by "Obi Two" In the new Star Wars films, British actor Ewan McGregor plays Jedi master "Obi-Wan Kenobi." His brother, Colin McGregor, is a pilot...
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Why did a physics professor add his CAT as a co-author of his academic paper?
Why did a physics professor add his CAT as a co-author of his academic paper? In 1975, Professor Jack H. Hetherington of Michigan State University wrote a physics paper. He sent it to a colleague to...
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George Washington refused to accept a salary while in office!
George Washington refused to accept a salary while in office! George Washington was the first President of the United States, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American...
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Vin Diesel is an avid dungeons and dragons player!
Vin Diesel is an avid dungeons and dragons player! Vin Diesel is an American actor. He was raised by his mother and adoptive father in New York, never knowing his biological father. His first break in...
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Men have lost the DNA code that once made human penises spiny!
Men have lost the DNA code that once made human penises spiny! Because of evolution, species routinely faze out parts that are not necessary and focus on developing more helpful characteristics. One...
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Rainn Wilson is the only 'Office' actor that appears in every episode!
Rainn Wilson is the only 'Office' actor that appears in every episode! Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica. Famous words from the volunteer sheriff’s deputy and only character on NBC’s the office that...
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11 of the 12 men who have walked on the moon were Boy Scouts!
11 of the 12 men who have walked on the moon were Boy Scouts! Boy Scouts and astronauts need similar qualities. They are dependable, responsible, attentive to detail and respectful. It makes sense then...
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Political debates in Ancient Persia happened twice: once while drunk and once...
Political debates in Ancient Persia happened twice: once while drunk and once while sober! There's nothing like a good, old fashioned, drunk debate, especially in ancient Persia. As it turns out, the...
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An Indian temple shaves women's hair in a religious ceremony. That hair is...
An Indian temple shaves women's hair in a religious ceremony. That hair is sold to wig companies! Women and men from all over India gather at the 1,200 year old temple Sri Venkateswara Temple in...
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Cars in Manitoba, Canada are left unlocked so people can shelter from bear...
Cars in Manitoba, Canada are left unlocked so people can shelter from bear attacks! Churchill is a town on the West shore of Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada. It is most famous for many polar bears that...
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A science project will connect you over the phone with a random person at 2AM...
A science project will connect you over the phone with a random person at 2AM to talk about your dreams! "Call in the Night" is described as both a collaborative experiment and a piece of art. It was...
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Former Billionaire Chuck Feeny gave away 99% of his $6.3B fortune to charity!
Former Billionaire Chuck Feeny gave away 99% of his $6.3B fortune to charity! Most people try to save up for retirement and a rainy day, but former billionaire, Chuck Feeney is working on dying broke...
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Insulin is more effective in space!
Insulin is more effective in space! Insulin is a hormone, produced by beta cells of the pancreas, and it’s central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Insulin causes cells in the...
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Freddie Mercury held parties featuring midgets carrying around trays of cocaine!
Freddie Mercury held parties featuring midgets carrying around trays of cocaine! Freddie Mercury was a British musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock...
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Sean Connery's instructor broke his wrist while filming a James Bond movie!
Sean Connery's instructor broke his wrist while filming a James Bond movie! Sean Connery is a Scottish actor and producer who have won an Academy Award and three Golden Globes. Connery is best known...
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The Alaskan state flag was designed by a 13-year old!
The Alaskan state flag was designed by a 13-year old! If they were to become a state, Alaska wanted to be ready. Over 30 years before the territory officially became one of the 50 states, it decided it...
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A mouse society that runs out of room will break down completely even if it...
A mouse society that runs out of room will break down completely even if it has enough food and water to feed everyone! In the early 1960s, the National Institute of Mental Health conducted a number of...
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Students at Beijing University don't recognize the famous Tank Man picture...
Students at Beijing University don't recognize the famous Tank Man picture taken at Tiananmen Square! Tiananmen Square is a huge square in the center of Beijing, China. In 1989, it was the site of an...
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