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In Canada, there is a Cadbury Oreo Egg filled with Oreo creme and crushed chocolate cookies.
In Canada, there is a Cadbury Oreo Egg filled with Oreo creme and crushed chocolate cookies.
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Maggots generate so much heat when they feed on a corpse that, in a confined space, they can raise temperatures up to 122°F (50°C).
Maggots generate so much heat when they feed on a corpse that, in a confined space, they can raise temperatures up to 122°F (50°C).
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According to a research paper, allowing captive killer whales to make long-distance calls to other captive orcas may increase their happiness.
According to a research paper, allowing captive killer whales to make long-distance calls to other captive orcas may increase their happiness.
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There are points in the Pacific Ocean where, if you dug a hole to the opposite point on Earth, you would still be in the Pacific Ocean.
There are points in the Pacific Ocean where, if you dug a hole to the opposite point on Earth, you would still be in the Pacific Ocean.
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"Wonder Woman" comic book writer Greg Rucka claims that Diana is obviously queer, having come from an island populated only by women.
"Wonder Woman" comic book writer Greg Rucka claims that Diana is obviously queer, having come from an island populated only by women.
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The first ballpoint pens in America sold for $12.50, the equivalent of $164 today.
The first ballpoint pens in America sold for $12.50, the equivalent of $164 today.
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According to a study, people who work in open offices have worse co-worker friendships than people who have private or shared offices.
According to a study, people who work in open offices have worse co-worker friendships than people who have private or shared offices.
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When food is dropped, the food's moisture and the surface it's dropped on determine if it's safe to eat—time isn't very important.
When food is dropped, the food's moisture and the surface it's dropped on determine if it's safe to eat—time isn't very important.
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In the Middle Ages, people believed witches stole penises and kept them as pets, feeding them oats and other grains.
In the Middle Ages, people believed witches stole penises and kept them as pets, feeding them oats and other grains.
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In 1987, Professor Carlo M. Cipolla at UC Berkeley introduced The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity, five laws about dimwitted behavior.
In 1987, Professor Carlo M. Cipolla at UC Berkeley introduced The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity, five laws about dimwitted behavior.
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In 2013, palm reading was so popular in Japan that some people got "palm surgery" to carve more favorable lines into their hands.
In 2013, palm reading was so popular in Japan that some people got "palm surgery" to carve more favorable lines into their hands.
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Getting less sleep or poor sleep as a child correlates with trying alcohol and pot sooner and using it repeatedly.
Getting less sleep or poor sleep as a child correlates with trying alcohol and pot sooner and using it repeatedly.
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Data shows that people stop listening to the newest pop music after the age of 33, which is known as "taste freeze."
Data shows that people stop listening to the newest pop music after the age of 33, which is known as "taste freeze."
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In California, it's legal for concerned citizens to break into a hot car if the dog inside appears to be in danger.
In California, it's legal for concerned citizens to break into a hot car if the dog inside appears to be in danger.
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A recent study found that people who are genetically predisposed to being obese can lose weight just as easily as someone who isn't.
A recent study found that people who are genetically predisposed to being obese can lose weight just as easily as someone who isn't.
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Research shows that purposeful people notice positive feedback on their social media, but don't rely on it to feel good about themselves.
Research shows that purposeful people notice positive feedback on their social media, but don't rely on it to feel good about themselves.
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If a female ferret does not have sex for a year, she will die.
If a female ferret does not have sex for a year, she will die.
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Approximately 40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year.
Approximately 40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year.
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EATING CHOCOLATE CAN IMPROVE MATH SKILLS
Eating chocolate could improve the brain’s ability to do math, a new study suggests. Mental arithmetic became easier after volunteers had been given large amounts of compounds found in chocolate, called
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Humans share 50% of their DNA with bananas.
Humans share 50% of their DNA with bananas.
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