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The current flag of the USA was designed by a 17 year old for a school...
The current flag of the USA was designed by a 17 year old for a school project. He received a B-! Alaska and Hawaii were being considered for statehood in the 1950s. They were both officially admitted...
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You absorb more egg proteins if they’re cooked than if they’re raw!
You absorb more egg proteins if they’re cooked than if they’re raw! You probably have the mental image of Rocky trying to bulk up by eating raw eggs. It’s a rather nasty image no? The reason for doing...
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JFK once swam for 4 hours while towing an injured crewman by his teeth!
JFK once swam for 4 hours while towing an injured crewman by his teeth! Kennedy was banned from entering the army, but far be it from him to allow anything to stop him. So, he had his dad pull some...
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Magician Teller has no first name!
Magician Teller has no first name! Teller, the mute half of the famous Penn & Teller duo is one of the most enigmatic figures in entertainment. Since 1981, he has performed alongside Penn Jilette...
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One of Einstein’s notebooks is posted online for everyone to see!
One of Einstein’s notebooks is posted online for everyone to see! Sometimes, it feels like all the internet is a swirling vortex of cats, goats, and boobs that pulls us in just when we’re at our...
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The actor who played Goldfinger was a member of the Nazi party, but he later...
The actor who played Goldfinger was a member of the Nazi party, but he later hid Jews from the Gestapo Karl Gerhart Frobe was a German actor best known for his role as Auric Goldfinger in the James...
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Jim Caviezel was struck by lightning while he was on the cross filming The...
Jim Caviezel was struck by lightning while he was on the cross filming The Passion of the Christ! The film, The Passion of the Christ, was controversial for many reasons. Some people took issue with...
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German prisoners of war in the U.S during WWII were allowed outside camps...
German prisoners of war in the U.S during WWII were allowed outside camps without guards solely on the honor system There were around 425,000 German prisoners of war held in the US during WWII. Despite...
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When a Jumping Ant queen dies, workers fight it out until one wins and...
When a Jumping Ant queen dies, workers fight it out until one wins and develops into a new queen! Ant colonies are interesting in that they revolve around the queen ant. She lays the eggs while the...
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Greenland can't join FIFA because not enough grass grows there.
Greenland can't join FIFA because not enough grass grows there. Oh, name-based irony. You never fail to amuse. Until 1979, Greenland was part of Denmark as a colony and had limited autonomy. Since...
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Adam Sandler and Chris Farley were unexpectedly fired from Saturday Night...
Adam Sandler and Chris Farley were unexpectedly fired from Saturday Night Live at the same time! Adam Sandler and Chris Farley are two of Saturday Night Live's most famous cast members. Sandler came up...
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The Horse Head used in the Godfather was real
The Horse Head used in the Godfather was real The Godfather has many iconic scenes. One of them is when the film producer wakes up in his mansion and finds his prize racehorse's head in bed with him....
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Insulin grown in space is up to 9x more efficient than the earth-grown kind.
Insulin grown in space is up to 9x more efficient than the earth-grown kind. This sounds like a very sci-fi headline but it’s true. In 1998, NASA managed to grow insulin crystals that were much smaller...
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In WWII, Germany developed a flamethrower mine. When activated, it spewed...
In WWII, Germany developed a flamethrower mine. When activated, it spewed burning fuel over an area 15ft wide, 9ft tall, and 89ft long An abwehrflammenwerfer. What is that? That is the flame thrower or...
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In 2012, an ancient Roman trading ship was found off the coast of Italy in...
In 2012, an ancient Roman trading ship was found off the coast of Italy in good condition! In 2012, a Roman trading ship dating back to the times of the Caesars was discovered off the coast of Italy....
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In 2011, McDonald’s turned away a higher % of applicants than Harvard!
In 2011, McDonald’s turned away a higher % of applicants than Harvard! McDonalds is a popular first job for many high school kids in the United States. However, as the economy struggled in the years...
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There is a positive correlation between country music and suicide rates in...
There is a positive correlation between country music and suicide rates in metropolitan areas. We all know art is inspired by life. But we sometimes forget that art has HUGE effect on life as well. So...
View ArticleThin Mints are 1/4 of all Girl Scout Cookie Sales!
Thin Mints are 1/4 of all Girl Scout Cookie Sales! This shouldn’t even be a surprise to you, Thin Mints are the most delicious cookie to hit the face the Earth…except for maybe Oreos. Thin Mints are...
View ArticleIn the 1960s the USAF brought cats into a weightless environment!
In the 1960s the USAF brought cats into a weightless environment! The United States Air Force did a little bit of investigative work in the best way imaginable – they put cats in a weightless...
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A Father pulled his disabled son in the Boston Marathon and finished 35...
A Father pulled his disabled son in the Boston Marathon and finished 35 minutes off the world record Dick Hoyt is one of those superhumans. He is amazingly strong, both mentally and physically. Some...
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