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The westernmost and easternmost points of U.S. territory both share the same name.​

The westernmost and easternmost points of U.S. territory both share the same name.

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Extreme Points of the United States (States & Territories)

The USA is a far-reaching country, stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean. Read all about the extreme points that define the country's geography.

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Cleopatra lived closer to the iPhone's debut than she did to the building of the Pyramids of Giza.​

Cleopatra lived closer to the iPhone's debut than she did to the building of the Pyramids of Giza.

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Did Cleopatra Really Live Closer In Time To The First Lunar Landing Than The Great Pyramids?

Cleopatra was born 2,500 years after the Great Pyramid at Giza was built, yet only 2,000 years before the first lunar landing was achieved.

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Cleopatra lived closer to the launch of the iPhone than to the building of the Great Pyramids – Factourism

Cleopatra lived closer to the launch of the iPhone than to the building of the Great Pyramids, a fact from Factourism

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Hummingbirds are the only birds that can hover.​

Hummingbirds are the only birds that can hover.

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Hummingbird Flight Is Like Nothing Else in the Bird World

These talented fliers can hover, whiz forward and backward, and come to a complete stop in an instant.

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Fun Facts about Hummingbirds

What makes hummingbirds unique?

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Knock-knock jokes may have originated in Shakespeare's "Macbeth."​

Knock-knock jokes may have originated in Shakespeare's "Macbeth."

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Shakespeare & The Knock Knock Joke

“Knock knock” jokes are the first jokes kids respond to and laugh at as their reasoning faculties begin to develop. The linguistic trick clicks in and they laugh.

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Shakespeare & The Knock Knock Joke

“Knock knock” jokes are the first jokes kids respond to and laugh at as their reasoning faculties begin to develop. The linguistic trick clicks in and they laugh.

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Who Invented the Knock-Knock Joke?

Knock-knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Stop crying already! Today’s Wonder of the Day can turn any frown upside-down!

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My middle class suburban area is increasingly experiencing crime.
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$1M In Jewelry Stolen From Ocean County Mall Jeweler

A vacant store next door was used to gain access to the store and a torch was used to get into the jeweler's safe, Toms River police said.

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Prince, Madonna, and Michael Jackson were all born within three months of each other.​

Prince, Madonna, and Michael Jackson were all born within three months of each other.

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Once in a Lifetime: Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince

The waters flowing through the Great Lakes region were magical in the spring and summer of 1958, as the births of Prince, Madonna and Michael Jackson all occurred within a mere two months of each other.

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The speed of a computer mouse is measured in “mickeys,” named after Mickey Mouse.​

The speed of a computer mouse is measured in “mickeys,” named after Mickey Mouse.

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The Speed Of A Computer Mouse Is Measured In "Mickeys"

The stars and flashes of light you see when you rub your eyes are called "phosphenes."

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List of humorous units of measurement - Wikipedia

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In 1968, an American bought the old London Bridge and moved it to Arizona.​

In 1968, an American bought the old London Bridge and moved it to Arizona.

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London Bridge Moved to Arizona 50 Years Ago

In 1968, Robert P. McCulloch bought the London Bridge and moved it from England to Arizona to create a tourist attraction in the desert. Though the bridge, erected in 1831, was one of London’s most recognizable landmarks, it hadn’t been designed for the weight of automobile traffic.

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How London Bridge Ended Up In Arizona | HISTORY

In 1968, an American tycoon bought London Bridge—all 10,000 tons of it—and moved it brick‑by‑brick to the desert town of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

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How the old London Bridge was rebuilt in Arizona after sale in 1968

The original bridge needed to be replaced because it was too narrow for modern traffic. It was bought by Chainsaw magnate Robert P McCulloch on this day in 1968. Above: The bridge when it re-opened in 1971.

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Pineapples were once so valuable, people rented them for parties.​

Pineapples were once so valuable, people rented them for parties.

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When Londoners would rent pineapples instead of eating them

There was a time when people didn't eat pineapples but would rent them for display only and send them back the next day.

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The Super Luxe History of Pineapples—And Why They Used to Cost $8000

The South American fruit has been a symbol of wealth, luxury, and hospitality.

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British Aristocrats Rented Pineapples by the Hour to Display Their Status

Who would have thought that a few centuries ago, an everyday fruit like the pineapple, would be a symbol of wealth, status and good breeding? Worth thousands to buy, the precious pineapple was far too important to eat;

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“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” was the first TV show to use “Google” as a verb.​

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” was the first TV show to use “Google” as a verb.

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Hawaii has a reverse waterfall.​

Hawaii has a reverse waterfall.

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Reverse waterfall - Wikipedia

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Hiking the Waipuhia Falls Trail (Upside-Down Waterfall) on Oʻahu — noahawaii

Distance: 0.75 miles / 1.2 km The Waipuhia Falls Trail should be attempted by experienced Oʻahu hikers only. Do not use the short roundtrip distance to judge the difficulty of this trail. While the hike to Waipuhia Falls is short, there is hardly a trail to follow. I did a good job at showin

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Yep, Upside Down Waterfalls Exist

Yep, Upside Down Waterfalls Exist

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Hummingbirds can see colors that humans can’t.​

Hummingbirds can see colors that humans can’t.

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Wild hummingbirds see a broad range of colors humans can only imagine - High Meadows Environmental Institute

To find food, dazzle mates, escape predators and navigate diverse terrain, birds rely on their excellent color vision. “Humans are color-blind compared to birds and many other animals,” said Mary Caswell Stoddard, an assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology…

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Wild hummingbirds see a broad range of colors humans can only imagine

While humans have three color cones in the retina sensitive to red, green and blue light, birds have a fourth color cone that can detect ultraviolet light. A Princeton-led research team trained wild hummingbirds to perform a series of experiments that revealed that the tiny birds also see...

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Twins live longer.​

Twins live longer.

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Do Twins Live Longer? - North Carolina Medical Society

Do Twins Live Longer?

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Twins, especially male identical twins, live longer

Analysis of almost 3,000 pairs of Danish twins shows that they live longer than the general population, especially if they are identical.

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The Secret to Why Twins Live Longer Than the Rest of Us

Fraternal twins tend to live longer than singletons. But identical twins generally outlive fraternal ones.

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Gas stations make more money from convenience items than from selling gas.​

Gas stations make more money from convenience items than from selling gas.

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Gas stations make more money from convenience items than from selling gas.

In much the same way that movie theaters make higher profits from concessions than they do from tickets, gas stations make more money from convenience items than they do from selling gas. The profit margins on gasoline are extremely (and surprisingly) low, so much so that filling stations barely...

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Why most gas stations don’t make money from selling gas.

Gas stations don't make their money from gasoline and they don't set the prices. Find out why!

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The Snickers candy bar was named after one of the Mars family's favorite horses.​

The Snickers candy bar was named after one of the Mars family's favorite horses.

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A Tale to Snicker About - Candy Favorites

Learn all about an iconic candy bar and unwrap the tale of how Snickers, one of America's most popular candy bar, became named!

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The Snickers Candy Bar was Named After a Favorite Horse of Creator Frank Mars in 1930

Today I found out the Snickers candy bar was named after one of Frank Mars’ favorite horses. Frank Mars was the creator of the Snickers candy bar and founder of Mars, Inc, originally called Mar-O-Bar Co., which is currently the 6th largest privately held company in the world with annual sales of...

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Around the world, passports come in only four general colors.​

Around the world, passports come in only four general colors.

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Around the world, passports come in only four general colors

Although we have virtually any color at our disposal when it comes to painting our homes, fans of offbeat hues like sarcoline or wenge might be disappointed to learn that passports come almost entirely in varieties of red, green, blue, and black. It's not like there are any color-coded rules...

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How a Country Chooses the Color of a Passport

Ever wonder why passports only come in four colors? We got to the bottom of this often-asked question.

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The geographic center of the 48 contiguous states is a field in Kansas.​

The geographic center of the 48 contiguous states is a field in Kansas.

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The geographic center of the 48 contiguous states is a field in Kansas.

Many states consider themselves the heartland of America, but where exactly is the geographic center of the U.S.? If you’re including only the lower 48 states, look no further than a nondescript field north of Lebanon, Kansas (located at 39° 50' 00" N 98° 35' 00" W). Not much marks this...

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Geographic Center of 48 Contiguous States - Lebanon KS, 66952

Recenter yourself in the center of the contiguous 48 at the little white chapel seen around the world. The Kansas Historical Society and the State Highway Department worked together to put up official historical markers along the Highway near Lebanon, KS. This would draw the tourists to the...

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Only one ship of the U.S. Navy is authorized to fly the Jolly Roger.​

Only one ship of the U.S. Navy is authorized to fly the Jolly Roger.

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The Only Navy Warship Authorized to Fly a Pirate Flag at Sea

Although there are dozens of active Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers in the U.S. Navy's fleet, there's something special about the USS Kidd.

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A US Navy destroyer sailed into port flying the Jolly Roger — here's why the USS Kidd flies a pirate flag

The USS Kidd is the third ship to bear the name, and it continues the tradition of flying the Jolly Roger, a tradition that began almost 80 years ago.

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Your femur can support 30 times the weight of your body.​

Your femur can support 30 times the weight of your body.

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Femur (Thighbone): Anatomy, Function & Common Conditions

The femur is your thigh bone. It’s the longest, strongest bone in your body.

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Ultimate Strength of the Human Femur – Body Physics: Motion to Metabolism

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April 11, 1954, may have been the most boring day in the 20th century.​

April 11, 1954, may have been the most boring day in the 20th century.

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Why Is April 11, 1954, the Most Boring Day in History?

This Wonder of the Day is anything but BORING!

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Was April 11, 1954, the Most Boring Day in History?

None

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