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Model T Fords were designed without a fuel pump, meaning drivers often had to drive up steep hills completely in reverse just to keep the engine running.
Model T Fords were designed without a fuel pump, meaning drivers often had to drive up steep hills completely in reverse just to keep the engine running.…
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Nickelodeon slime was originally created on the sketch comedy show You Can't Do That on Television by aggressively mixing green latex paint, water, and whatever disgusting leftover food they found in the cafeteria.
Nickelodeon slime was originally created on the sketch comedy show You Can't Do That on Television by aggressively mixing green latex paint, water, and…
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Walt Disney permanently banned Alfred Hitchcock from filming at the Disneyland theme park in the early 1960s simply because Hitchcock had directed that disgusting movie Psycho.
Walt Disney permanently banned Alfred Hitchcock from filming at the Disneyland theme park in the early 1960s simply because Hitchcock had directed that…
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Russian researchers investigating the massive Tunguska Event of 1908 found an area in Siberia where eighty million trees were flattened in a radial pattern over eight hundred square miles, yet there was no impact crater.
Russian researchers investigating the massive Tunguska Event of 1908 found an area in Siberia where eighty million trees were flattened in a radial pattern…
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Scorpio holds the unique and slightly terrifying position of being co-ruled by two of the most intense planets in astrology; Mars, the god of war, and Pluto, the lord of the underworld.
Scorpio holds the unique and slightly terrifying position of being co-ruled by two of the most intense planets in astrology; Mars, the god of war, and Pluto,…
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Snoop Dogg actually employs a full-time professional blunt roller who travels with him constantly and makes an estimated fifty thousand dollars a year just to expertly wrap marijuana.
Snoop Dogg actually employs a full-time professional blunt roller who travels with him constantly and makes an estimated fifty thousand dollars a year just to…
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Rejecting a massive, completely outrageous request makes you significantly more likely to agree to a smaller, secondary favor immediately afterward.
Rejecting a massive, completely outrageous request makes you significantly more likely to agree to a smaller, secondary favor immediately afterward. This…
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Nerve impulses can travel to and from your brain at speeds of up to two hundred and fifty miles per hour, depending on the type of nerve fiber.
Nerve impulses can travel to and from your brain at speeds of up to two hundred and fifty miles per hour, depending on the type of nerve fiber. Thick, heavily…
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Judging the likelihood of an event based entirely on how easily an example comes to mind is a mental shortcut known as the availability heuristic.
Judging the likelihood of an event based entirely on how easily an example comes to mind is a mental shortcut known as the availability heuristic. Because…
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Traffic engineers design suburban stroads to perfectly combine the high speeds of a highway with the complex hazards of a local street, maximizing danger for absolutely everyone involved.
Traffic engineers design suburban stroads to perfectly combine the high speeds of a highway with the complex hazards of a local street, maximizing danger for…
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Columbia Pictures almost completely ruined the iconic movie Ghostbusters because they aggressively pressured director Ivan Reitman to cast massive action stars instead of comedic actors.
Columbia Pictures almost completely ruined the iconic movie Ghostbusters because they aggressively pressured director Ivan Reitman to cast massive action…
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Earwax is not actually dirt, but rather a highly specialized, antibacterial secretion produced by sebaceous glands to protect your ear canal.
Earwax is not actually dirt, but rather a highly specialized, antibacterial secretion produced by sebaceous glands to protect your ear canal. Known medically…
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Sony Pictures accidentally leaked their own highly anticipated movie Spider-Man No Way Home trailer online after an unfinished version with terrible CGI was secretly recorded on a random cell phone.
Sony Pictures accidentally leaked their own highly anticipated movie Spider-Man No Way Home trailer online after an unfinished version with terrible CGI was…
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Horned lizards defend themselves against predators by violently squirting a targeted stream of foul-tasting blood directly out of their eyes.
Horned lizards defend themselves against predators by violently squirting a targeted stream of foul-tasting blood directly out of their eyes. When threatened…
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Oprah Winfrey famously gave away exactly two hundred and seventy-six Pontiac G6 sedans to her screaming studio audience in 2004 during a legendary television broadcast that birthed a thousand internet memes.
Oprah Winfrey famously gave away exactly two hundred and seventy-six Pontiac G6 sedans to her screaming studio audience in 2004 during a legendary television…
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Only humans possess a uvula, that fleshy little teardrop-shaped punching bag hanging menacingly at the back of your throat.
Only humans possess a uvula, that fleshy little teardrop-shaped punching bag hanging menacingly at the back of your throat. Its primary function is to secrete…
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Taurus is an earth sign ruled by Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and immense material wealth, which translates into a personality type that values extreme comfort, gourmet food, and absolute stubbornness.
Taurus is an earth sign ruled by Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and immense material wealth, which translates into a personality type that values extreme…
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Sociologists and economists often refer to the phenomenon of the rich getting perpetually richer as the Matthew effect, a concept deeply rooted in the simple mathematical reality…
Sociologists and economists often refer to the phenomenon of the rich getting perpetually richer as the Matthew effect, a concept deeply rooted in the simple…
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Mattel desperately tried to stop the band Aqua from releasing their iconic pop song Barbie Girl in 1997 by filing a massive defamation lawsuit claiming the track ruined the…
Mattel desperately tried to stop the band Aqua from releasing their iconic pop song Barbie Girl in 1997 by filing a massive defamation lawsuit claiming the…
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Right up until the year 1999, the European nation of Switzerland officially legally required that at least forty percent of its circulating national currency be strictly backed…
Right up until the year 1999, the European nation of Switzerland officially legally required that at least forty percent of its circulating national currency…
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Boarding passes marked with the letters SSSS indicate that you have been flagged by the transportation security administration for secondary security screening selection, guaranteeing a miserable airport experience.
Boarding passes marked with the letters SSSS indicate that you have been flagged by the transportation security administration for secondary security…
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Times Square is not technically a square in any geometric sense, but rather a pair of triangles created by the awkward intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue.
Times Square is not technically a square in any geometric sense, but rather a pair of triangles created by the awkward intersection of Broadway and Seventh…
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Gemini is ruled by the fast-moving planet Mercury, which supposedly bestows individuals born under this sign with quick wits, exceptional communication skills, and the attention span of a heavily caffeinated squirrel.
Gemini is ruled by the fast-moving planet Mercury, which supposedly bestows individuals born under this sign with quick wits, exceptional communication…
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Bugs Bunny was officially made an honorary private in the United States Marine Corps during the height of World War II after starring in a piece of animated propaganda.
Bugs Bunny was officially made an honorary private in the United States Marine Corps during the height of World War II after starring in a piece of animated…
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