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22 percent of the genome of Holstein dairy cattle has been altered by human...
22 percent of the genome of Holstein dairy cattle has been altered by human selection in the past 40 years! While there are more than 8 million Holstein dairy cows in the United States, there is...
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In 1962, mass laughter shut down 14 schools and affected 1000 people in...
In 1962, mass laughter shut down 14 schools and affected 1000 people in Tanzania! The Tanganyika laughter epidemic of 1962 was an outbreak of mass hysteria or mass psychogenic illness rumored to have...
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In 2004, Maryland imposed a tax of $2.50 per month for people who flush their...
In 2004, Maryland imposed a tax of $2.50 per month for people who flush their toilet! There are a number of strange taxes. In 2004, Maryland decided to impose a monthly fee of $2.50 on people who flush...
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The world record holder for longest most accurate shot in archery has no arms!
The world record holder for longest most accurate shot in archery has no arms! Matt Stutzman is an American athlete who competes in archery. He is a member of the 2012 US Paralympic Archery Team. He is...
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Why was the song 'Why Can't We Be Friends' famously played in space?
Why was the song 'Why Can't We Be Friends' famously played in space? The song "Why can't we be Friends?" was played in space when Soviet cosmonauts and U.S. astronauts joined together in 1975 for the...
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Teachers in Russia can be paid in Vodka! Learn why
Teachers in Russia can be paid in Vodka! Learn why Times can be tough, especially for teachers in Russia. Whenever the economy was suffering back in 2009, teachers in rural towns were getting paid...
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Bear Grylls rowed 22 miles naked in a bathtub! Learn why
Bear Grylls rowed 22 miles naked in a bathtub! Learn why Bear Grylls is known for many things, most of them are for drinking his own urine to survive. Don’t get me wrong, if it’s life or death it’s...
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Myth Busted: Men DO NOT think about sex every seven seconds
Myth Busted: Men DO NOT think about sex every seven seconds Society tells us that men should always be on the prowl for casual hookups, thinking about sex every seven seconds, but according to a recent...
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The Shining is ranked on IMDB’s Top Movies list, yet it was nominated for...
The Shining is ranked on IMDB’s Top Movies list, yet it was nominated for Worst Director! Learn more You might know The Shining starring Jack Nicholson because of the famous line, ‘Here’s Johnny’....
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Shakespeare made the first known knock-knock joke!
Shakespeare made the first known knock-knock joke! If you’ve ever wondered who made the first knock-knock joke, look no farther. The first joke was made by Shakespeare in his play Macbeth and let me...
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In 1876 the U.S received marijuana as a present! Who was it from?
In 1876 the U.S received marijuana as a present! Who was it from? Despite marijuana being illegal in most parts of the U.S right now, there was a point in time that is was legal to smoke just like you...
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A Korean War marine stayed behind and sacrificed himself to let his unit...
A Korean War marine stayed behind and sacrificed himself to let his unit retreat because they had no more bullets! Private First Class Herbert K. Pililaau is a marine that should be remembered forever...
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Missing out on Peanut Butter because you're allergic? There might be a...
Missing out on Peanut Butter because you're allergic? There might be a solution for you soon! An agricultural researcher at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has developed a...
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The North Pole has no set time!
The North Pole has no set time! While most places on Earth set their time by longitude, so that the time of day is somewhat synchronized to the position of the sun in the sky, it's not the case with...
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LEGO has a secret vault with all the sets they've ever made!
LEGO has a secret vault with all the sets they've ever made! It's called the Lego Memory Lane, and it's a secret vault that has every Lego set ever manufactured. There are more than 4,720 sets inside...
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Pirates of the Caribbean used to have real skeletons!
Pirates of the Caribbean used to have real skeletons! If you're not familiar with the Disney Ride, you're probably familiar with the blockbuster starring Johnny Depp that was based on the original...
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Britain has a lot of 'Ghost Trains' going around the country. Learn what they...
Britain has a lot of 'Ghost Trains' going around the country. Learn what they are The British train system has a curious little kink in it: there's a number of 'ghost trains.' What are these ghost...
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Have you ever had Kobe beef? You probably got cheated! Learn why
Have you ever had Kobe beef? You probably got cheated! Learn why Kobe beef is a cut of beef from the black Tajima-ushi strain of Wagyu cattle. It's raised in a very strict tradition in Hyogo Prefecture...
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Why is the Pope Struck on the Head with a Hammer Before Being Declared Dead?
Why is the Pope Struck on the Head with a Hammer Before Being Declared Dead? Few things are more mysterious in the modern world than the rituals of the Roman Catholic church, particularly those...
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