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A cartoon bear has appeared on more than a trillion yen of merchandise.
A cartoon bear has appeared on more than a trillion yen of merchandise. Kumamoto reported cumulative sales of about ¥1.77 trillion for Kumamon-branded…
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An avocado can be food for you and a hazard for a pet.
An avocado can be food for you and a hazard for a pet. Persin in avocado is particularly dangerous to some animals, including birds and certain livestock.…
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Psychologists frequently suggest that traveling internationally with a romantic partner is the absolute ultimate test of a relationship's long-term viability, exposing hidden…
Psychologists frequently suggest that traveling internationally with a romantic partner is the absolute ultimate test of a relationship's long-term viability,…
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Travelers obsess over finding authentic street food experiences in foreign countries, completely ignoring the fact that many supposedly hidden local gems have been heavily…
Travelers obsess over finding authentic street food experiences in foreign countries, completely ignoring the fact that many supposedly hidden local gems have…
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A sleeper train can sell you travel time and a hotel night together.
A sleeper train can sell you travel time and a hotel night together. Sleeping on the way to another city can free the following day for sightseeing and…
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A performer spent two years eating an airplane.
A performer spent two years eating an airplane. Guinness records Michel Lotito consuming a Cessna 150 between 1978 and 1980. Known as Monsieur Mangetout—Mr.…
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You can buy a star name that astronomers won't use.
You can buy a star name that astronomers won't use. Commercial star-naming services sell a certificate and an entry in their own records. Scientific catalogs…
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Carrie Fisher absolutely hated the iconic metal bikini she was forced to wear in Return of the Jedi because it was incredibly uncomfortable and rigid, meaning it would not bend with her body when she moved.
Carrie Fisher absolutely hated the iconic metal bikini she was forced to wear in Return of the Jedi because it was incredibly uncomfortable and rigid, meaning…
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Sixteen-year-old Darius McCollum famously hijacked a New York City subway train in 1981 and drove it flawlessly for several stops before anyone even noticed he wasn't an actual employee.
Sixteen-year-old Darius McCollum famously hijacked a New York City subway train in 1981 and drove it flawlessly for several stops before anyone even noticed…
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Disney even has a preferred way to point.
Disney even has a preferred way to point. Cast members commonly give directions with two fingers or an open hand rather than a single index finger. The…
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Carlos Castaneda sold millions of books in the nineteen sixties detailing his supposed anthropological field work and mystical training under a powerful Yaqui Indian sorcerer named Don Juan Matus.
Carlos Castaneda sold millions of books in the nineteen sixties detailing his supposed anthropological field work and mystical training under a powerful Yaqui…
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Mosquito magnets carry a chemical clue on their skin.
Mosquito magnets carry a chemical clue on their skin. A 2022 study found that people who attracted more mosquitoes tended to produce higher levels of certain…
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House systems are the invisible pie slices of an astrological birth chart, and the fierce debate over which system is mathematically correct tears the astrological community apart on a daily basis.
House systems are the invisible pie slices of an astrological birth chart, and the fierce debate over which system is mathematically correct tears the…
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Seinfeld producers had to force audiences to laugh at Kramer's eccentric physical comedy during early tapings because the studio crowds were actually genuinely terrified of…
Seinfeld producers had to force audiences to laugh at Kramer's eccentric physical comedy during early tapings because the studio crowds were actually…
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The Simpsons secured a rare right: no network notes.
The Simpsons secured a rare right: no network notes. James L. Brooks negotiated creative independence from Fox when the series was developed. The network…
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Many commercial fig varieties require a highly specific, mutualistic pollination process involving tiny female wasps that physically crawl inside the inverted flower of the unripe fruit.
Many commercial fig varieties require a highly specific, mutualistic pollination process involving tiny female wasps that physically crawl inside the inverted…
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Prince made his debut album a one-man performance.
Prince made his debut album a one-man performance. For You, released in 1978 when he was 19, credits Prince with producing, arranging, composing, and…
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Scurvy can develop in a modern kitchen, not just on an old sailing ship.
Scurvy can develop in a modern kitchen, not just on an old sailing ship. A severely restricted diet can leave someone short of vitamin C even when food is…
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Greek and Bulgarian forces fought a brief but deadly conflict in 1925 known as the War of the Stray Dog, which allegedly began when a Greek soldier chased his runaway pet across the border.
Greek and Bulgarian forces fought a brief but deadly conflict in 1925 known as the War of the Stray Dog, which allegedly began when a Greek soldier chased his…
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Eminem chose the rough take.
Eminem chose the rough take. He recalled recording each Lose Yourself verse in one take during lunch, then keeping those vocals. A recording assembled from…
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A bacon campaign helped turn a hearty breakfast into medical-sounding advice.
A bacon campaign helped turn a hearty breakfast into medical-sounding advice. In the 1920s, Edward Bernays sought doctors’ support for a heavier morning meal…
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A heart attack can look less dramatic than you expect.
A heart attack can look less dramatic than you expect. Chest discomfort is the most common heart attack symptom in women as well as men. But shortness of…
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HBO executives were terrified that audiences would immediately cancel their subscriptions after the first season episode where Tony Soprano brutally strangles a mob informant while taking his daughter on a college tour.
HBO executives were terrified that audiences would immediately cancel their subscriptions after the first season episode where Tony Soprano brutally strangles…
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The Red Wedding borrowed from Scottish history.
The Red Wedding borrowed from Scottish history. George R. R. Martin named the Black Dinner and the Glencoe massacre as inspirations for his fictional…
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