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Because screaming isn't always as effective as violently freezing in place. Performers strike an exaggerated, cross-eyed pose called a 'mie' at peak emotional…
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Pointy hats, brooms, and cauldrons define the modern witch aesthetic, but they originally belonged to what profession?
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Because humans absolutely do not deserve dogs. After his owner suddenly passed away, an Akita faithfully returned to Shibuya Station every single day for…
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You probably wear these today, but they were originally invented for ancient Persian snipers to kill better.
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Because elitist art hoarding is no fun. Japanese artisans figured out how to churn out incredibly complex, multi-colored prints of waves and actors by the…
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The corporate behemoth controlled nearly the entire domestic petroleum market until federal regulators aggressively smashed it into dozens of smaller firms.…
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