Interesting facts

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The Chicago River flows backward.​

The Chicago River flows backward.

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How Chicago Reversed Its River: An Animated History | The Chicago Tour with Geoffrey Baer

Learn the story of how, more than 100 years ago, Chicagoans pulled off one of the most audacious engineering feats in U.S. history.

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https://www.amli.com/blog/why-does-the-chicago-river-run-backward

 

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There is a 9-inch aluminum pyramid atop the Washington Monument.​

There is a 9-inch aluminum pyramid atop the Washington Monument.

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The Point of the Matter (U.S. National Park Service)

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Washington Monument - Wikipedia

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Washington’s Monumental Secret

The tip of Washington Monument was made in Philadelphia, by the avant-garde William Frishmuth

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Amelia Earhart had her own fashion line.​

Amelia Earhart had her own fashion line.

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Amelia Earhart’s Other Runway: The Aviator’s Forgotten Fashion Line | HISTORY

Aviatrix. Pioneer. Record breaker. Fashion entrepreneur?

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https://www.ameliaearhartmuseum.org/single-post/amelia-s-fashion-line

https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/amelia-earhart-using-fashion-inspire-flight

 

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Washington state proclaimed Sasquatch its official state monster.​

Washington state proclaimed Sasquatch its official state monster.

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Archives Spotlight: Washington's official state monster | WA Secretary of State

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History of Sasquatch in Washington may surprise some

If there's any state known for its plethora of paranormal and mythical entities, it's Washington. The Evergreen State has had its share of incredible anomalies and mythical creatures, like the Oakville Blobs, the haunting of Tacoma's Old City Hall, and, if this can be counted, the vampires from...

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48th Anniversary of Bigfoot As The Official WA State Monster – Washington Bigfoot

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A dentist helped invent the cotton candy machine.​

A dentist helped invent the cotton candy machine.

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Cotton Candy: The Toothy History of a Classic Circus Treat

A dentist invented cotton candy. We swear we’re not making that up. The year? 1897. The place? Nashville, Tennessee. Dentist William Morrison – perhaps seeing more than a few holes in his appointment book – teamed up with candy maker John C. Wharton to invent the device that makes cotton candy...

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Cotton candy was invented by a dentist

Often found at fairgrounds, carnivals, and circuses, sold on sticks and enjoyed by many, the sticky clouds of brightly colored spun sugar that make up cotton candy are familiar to all.

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The Unlikely Story of the Dentist Who Invented Cotton Candy

Cotton candy is undoubtedly a fairground favourite, adored by sweet-toothed circus goers and theme park revellers around the globe. But who first...

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The world’s largest waterfall is under the ocean.​

The world’s largest waterfall is under the ocean.

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The Earth's largest waterfall is underwater | X Shore

Despite being hidden from our view, the largest waterfall in the world is found at the bottom of the sea. Read on to learn more about this incredible natural wonder.

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Where is Earth’s Largest Waterfall?

Rivers flowing over Earth’s gorges create waterfalls that are natural wonders, drawing millions of visitors to their breathtaking beauty, grandeur, and power. But no waterfall is larger or more powerful than those that lie beneath the ocean, cascading over immense cataracts hidden from our view.

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The World's Largest Waterfall Is Actually Underwater

Angel Falls who?

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Humans can tell when someone is watching them.​

Humans can tell when someone is watching them.

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Why Can We Sense When People Are Looking at Us?

Our brains are skilled at sensing when someone is looking our way, but sometimes we think we're being watched even when we're not.

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A sixth sense? How we can tell that eyes are watching us — Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences

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Why is it you can sense when someone’s staring at you?

A complex biological system must work in concert for gaze detection to occur.

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The U.S. was the first nation to use the term “President” for its head of state.​

The U.S. was the first nation to use the term “President” for its head of state.

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Pope Francis was once a bouncer at a nightclub​

Pope Francis was once a bouncer at a nightclub.

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Fact Check: Was Pope Francis Once a Nightclub Bouncer?

Pope Francis trended on Twitter Friday amid his visit to Iraq. The day prior, one social media user declared that he used to work an odd job that could be considered surprising for a pope.

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6 fun facts you may not know about Pope Francis

Pope Francis was a bouncer ... at a nightclub.

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What jobs have popes held outside the church?

Some of the 20th century popes had some interesting jobs before they took to the cloth.

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The world's narrowest street is only a foot wide.​

The world's narrowest street is only a foot wide.

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The World's Narrowest Street Barely Fits Most Pedestrians

It's hard not to feel like the walls are closing in on you while walking down Spreuerhofstrasse in Reutlingen, Germany—the narrowest street in the world.

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The Narrowest Streets in the World

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World's Narrowest Street Endangered

The small, German town of Reutlingen boasts the narrowest street in the world, with a width of just 31 centimeters, and tourists come from far and wide to scrape through it. But the record is at risk because a side wall is bulging out into the passageway. Soon, it may cease to be a street...

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Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures were originally painted, not pure white.​

Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures were originally painted, not pure white.

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Marble Greek and Roman Statues Were Actually Painted in Brilliant Colors - MyHeritage Blog

Greek and Roman statues were not all pure white! Learn how scientists are discovering the brilliant colors once used to paint ancient statues.

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Ancient Greek and Roman statues originally were painted. This is what they should look like

Those white, marble statues you see in museums all over the world were originally painted with bright colors.

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Pet food companies employ human taste testers.​

Pet food companies employ human taste testers.

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How Food Tasters Work

If you would love to eat ice cream all day, maybe you can put that desire to work as a food taster. Learn more about food tasters at HowStuffWorks.

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Yes, There Are People Whose Job It Is To Taste Your Pet’s Food

In light of recent pet food recalls, health conscious pet food companies have taken to hiring professional taste testers to ensure a qual...

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Want to Earn $45,000 as a Dog Food Tester? - MoneyPantry

Looking for a few fun things to do to earn some extra money on the side?... How about $40.000 for eating dog food as a pet food taste-tester!

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The epitaph on Shakespeare's grave is a curse.​

The epitaph on Shakespeare's grave is a curse.

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The Strange Mystery of the Curse on Shakespeare’s Grave

The most famous playwright of all time, William Shakespeare (26 April 1564-23 April 1616), is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English...

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LibGuides: Shakespeare: The Curse of Shakespeare's Grave!

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Where Is Shakespeare Buried, And Is His Grave Cursed? | HistoryExtra

On the banks of the river in Stratford-upon-Avon stands the burial place of the most famous playwright in the English language, William Shakespeare

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Australians are the world's oldest continuous living culture.​

Australians are the world's oldest continuous living culture.

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DNA confirms Aboriginal culture one of Earth's oldest

The first Aboriginal genome sequence confirms Australia's native people left Africa 75,000 years ago.

www.australiangeographic.com.au

Discover the oldest continuous living culture on Earth

Start planning your Northern Territory adventure now.

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Aboriginal Australian Culture: One of the Oldest Living Cultures

The culture of Australia’s Aboriginal people is one of the oldest in the world – Aboriginal Australian Culture dates back more than 60,000 years!

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"Goodbye" comes from "God be with you."​

"Goodbye" comes from "God be with you."

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The Origins of the Phrase, "God Be With You"

Did you know "goodbye" is short for "God be with you?"

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What is the origin of the word "goodbye"?

I've heard that goodbye comes from God be with you. Is that true? If so how did it become good? Did goodbye always have the same meaning it has now?

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An Ohio toddler died after her mom left her home alone while she took a 10-day vacation. A judge called it the ‘ultimate act of betrayal’

Kristel Candelario was sentenced to life in prison by a judge who scolded her for posing for photos on a beach in Puerto Rico while her 16-month-old daughter lay dying alone in a filthy playpen back in Cleveland.

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Cats can recognize their owners’ voices.​

Cats can recognize their owners’ voices.

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Do cats recognise owners? | Meow Blog

Find out how cats recognise their owners, their owner’s voice and their own name, even after they’ve been apart for a while.

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Your cat can recognize your voice. Yes, really.

Filling a long-standing gap in feline research, a small study shows that cats can distinguish their owners' voices from those of strangers.

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Cats Recognize Their Ownerâs Voice But Choose to Ignore It

Researchers think cats' dismissive attitudes are a product of their evolutionary history over the past 9,000 years

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More U.S. money is likely outside the country than in it.​

More U.S. money is likely outside the country than in it.

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Okapis have tongues long enough to wash their eyelids.​

Okapis have tongues long enough to wash their eyelids.

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10 Extraordinary Facts About the Elusive Okapi

The okapi is an elusive forest creature that's rarely seen in the wild. Learn more about the extraordinary okapi with these facts.

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Okapi

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Threatened Okapis cleans its ears with its tongue

What is black and white and red down its back with a long blue tongue? The mythical Okapis have reddish dark backs, with striking horizontal black stripes on the front and back legs, making them re…

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Lamborghini began by making tractors.​

Lamborghini began by making tractors.

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Which Entrepreneur Made Tractors Before Entering the Sports Car Business?

Farmers have been buying Lamborghinis for decades. And no – it’s not because they want to drive stylish sports cars up and down the barnyard. Ferruccio Lamborghini, the man who founded the company of his namesake, originally owned a tractor company.

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The Story of Lamborghini: From Tractors to Supercars

Explore the unique journey of Lamborghini, from its humble inception in tractor manufacturing to its rise as a global supercar powerhouse. This blog post unveils the unexpected and inspiring transformation of this renowned Italian brand, revealing a truly great story of automotive evolution.

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