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Newborn elephants suck their trunks.​

Newborn elephants suck their trunks.

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Yes, Baby Elephants Do Suck Their Trunks

Discover why baby elephants suck on their trunks much like how human babies suck on their thumbs.

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Baby Elephants Actually Suckle Their Itty Bitty Trunks

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The first-ever speeding ticket was issued to a driver going 8 miles an hour.​

The first-ever speeding ticket was issued to a driver going 8 miles an hour.

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28 January 1896: The world’s first speeding ticket is issued

On this day in 1896, motorist Walter Arnold was caught tearing through Paddock Wood in Kent at a hair-raising 8mph, and so became the first driver in the world to get a speeding ticket.

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Walter Arnold and the World's First Ever Speeding Ticket - Historic UK

On 28th January 1896 Mr Walter Arnold of East Peckham became the first person to be caught speeding in a motorised vehicle. Mr Arnold was spotted doing a heady 8mph, four times the 2mph speed limit, and was pursued for 5 miles by a policeman on a bicycle...

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In anticipation of tonight's mlb playoff game on ESPN, here is an INTERESTING Fact....
"The Phillies are the OLDEST continuous same name...same city professional sports franchise in the United States.
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The world's longest known cave system is in Kentucky.​

The world's longest known cave system is in Kentucky.

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Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the world's longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles explored, and one of the oldest tour attractions in North America. Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the cave system, a part of the Green River Valley, and the rolling hills of south central Kentucky.…

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Mammoth Cave National Park - Wikipedia

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Explorers add 8 miles to world's longest known cave system

Mammoth Cave National Park has set a new record.

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The odds of finding a blue lobster are 1 in 2 million.​

The odds of finding a blue lobster are 1 in 2 million.

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Fishmongers found a rare blue lobster. Instead of selling it, they found a place it could live a happy life

The seafood retailer said the blue lobster was a one in 2 million discovery.

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Bright Blue Lobster With One In 2 Million Discovery Chance Adds To Colorful Genetic Lobster Lottery

A shellection of the rarest colored lobsters in our seas.

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Napoleon's grandnephew created the forerunner of the FBI.​

Napoleon's grandnephew created the forerunner of the FBI.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2022/08/15/charles-bonaparte-fbi-napoleon/

The Architect of the FBI Was Napoleonâs Great-Nephew, Charles Bonaparte

A history of the bureau and its place in the federal government.

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Charles Joseph Bonaparte - Wikipedia

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Male squirrels get smarter in the fall.​

Male squirrels get smarter in the fall.

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Radcliffe fellow tracks squirrels for insights on human memory

Radcliffe Fellow Lucia Jacobs hopes to gain insights on human memory from her work with squirrels.

news.harvard.edu

In the autumn, squirrels think about nuts so much that it may make their brains bigger | U-M LSA Department of Psychology

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New Hampshire is the only state where there is no seat belt law for adults . Their motto " Live Free or Die " is alive and well.

 

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New Hampshire is the only state where there is no seat belt law for adults . Their motto " Live Free or Die " is alive and well.

No seat belt required rule (NH) applies to adults.

Any child under the age of eighteen, riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle, must either wear a seat belt or be in a child safety seat. Any child under 7, must be secured by an approved child restraint.

There are only four exceptions to this requirement. Children do not have to be restrained: (1) in taxis and buses, (2) in vehicles manufactured prior to 1968, (3) when they have physical conditions that prevent the use of seat belts or child safety seats, and (4) under certain special-education conditions.

Child Restraint Law - Consumer Sourcebook | Consumer Protection & Antitrust Bureau | NH Department of Justice

 

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Everyone has a unique tongue print.​

Everyone has a unique tongue print.

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Tongue prints: A novel biometric and potential forensic tool

Tongue is a vital internal organ well encased within the oral cavity and protected from the environment. It has unique features which differ from individual to individual and even between identical twins. The color, shape, and surface features are characteristic ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Did you know that each human being has a unique tongue print? - HT School

Your Gateway To Fun Learning, Championing the cause of education through national-level initiatives.

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The original name of the Bank of America was "Bank of Italy."​

The original name of the Bank of America was "Bank of Italy."

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Bank of America: The Humble Beginnings of a Large Bank | OCC

After the devastating earthquake in April 1906, looters roamed the streets of San Francisco. Rescuing gold and silver from his small Bank of Italy, A.P. Giannini gained fame by setting up a makeshift bank on a North Beach wharf and making loans to local residents "on a handshake."

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Bank of America | History, Services, Acquisitions, & Facts

Bank of America, one of the largest banking and financial services corporations in the United States.

www.britannica.com

From Tragedy to Triumph: A.P. Giannini and his Bank of America | My Italian Family

The inspiring story of how an Italian-American became one of the most influential bankers of all time.

www.myitalianfamily.com

 

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Honey made from rhododendrons can be hallucinogenic.​

Honey made from rhododendrons can be hallucinogenic.

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The Hallucinogenic Honey of Nepal and Turkey

It was once used in a literal honeytrap to massacre disoriented Roman soldiers.

www.atlasobscura.com

Mad honey - The Apiarist

Mad honey is honey produced from rhododendron (or related plant) nectar. It contains toxins that block nerve activity and cause a range of symptoms in humans.

theapiarist.org

 

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A Michigan town once held a funeral for 30,000 pizzas.​

A Michigan town once held a funeral for 30,000 pizzas.

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The Day That Michigan Held a Funeral For 30,000 Pizzas

Even the governor came to pay his respects.

www.atlasobscura.com

Remembering the Great Pizza Funeral of 1973

Fifty years ago, dozens of people gathered in Ossineke, Michigan, for one of the strangest funerals in American history

reason.com

The Bizarre Reason 30,000 Pizzas Are Buried in Ossineke, MI

RIP: Rest in Pizza

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Edgar Allan Poe originally imagined the raven in his famous poem as a parrot.​

Edgar Allan Poe originally imagined the raven in his famous poem as a parrot.

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Originally, Poe envisioned a parrot — not a raven

Quoth the parrot — "Squawk! Nevermore."

bigthink.com

 

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The International Space Station is the most expensive item humans have ever created.​

The International Space Station is the most expensive item humans have ever created.

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Space Station | FYI | ISS Fact Sheet

The most expensive thing ever made by humans, a tech marvel, cost a whopping $100 billion

Shockingly, the most expensive thing ever made by humans does not even exist on our planet. Know what it is.

tech.hindustantimes.com

Most expensive man-made object

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Crying can make you happier​

Crying can make you happier.

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What to Know About Tears of Happiness

Why do we cry when we’re happy? Learn about what causes tears of happiness and how they’re different from other tears.

www.webmd.com

Why Does Crying Feel So Good Sometimes?

Crying can be cathartic — but context matters

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Champagne corks can fly at 50 mph.​

Champagne corks can fly at 50 mph.

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Focus on eyes: It's all fun and games until someone puts an eye out on New Year's Eve

Who knew New Year's Eve was so dangerous: Champagne corks cause blindness, germy fingers cause irritation as do cleaners after the party.

www.floridatoday.com

How To Pop a Champagne Cork Without Harming Your Eye

A Champagne cork can fly up to 50 mph — fast enough to shatter glass. If the cork hits an eye, it can cause bleeding, abrasions and even glaucoma.

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Rats giggle when tickled.​

Rats giggle when tickled.

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Rats Can Laugh—Provided You're Willing to Tickle Them

According to a new study

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Here’s a story that will tickle you

Rats love to be tickled and they not only “giggle” but they jump for joy, too, researchers reported Thursday.

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Theoretically, you could drive to space in about an hour.​

Theoretically, you could drive to space in about an hour.

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"Space isn't remote at all. It's only an hour's drive away if your car could go straight upwards." — On Verticality

-Fred Hoyle, British astronomer, 1915-2001

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Queen Elizabeth had a longtime body double.​

Queen Elizabeth had a longtime body double.

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The Queen has her very own 'body double' and nobody knew until now

Lots of famous people have body doubles when filming movies, but did you know that none other than Queen Elizabeth II has one too?

www.marieclaire.co.uk