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For four years, the US state of Nebraska was last on a list of states that tourists are interested in visiting.
The Nebraska Tourism Commission then adopted the slogan “Nebraska: honestly, it’s not for everyone.”
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People can only agree about what they’re not really interested in. BERTRAND RUSSELL
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Dragonfly’s wings are highly efficient bacteria killers. They are covered in nano pillars which tear bacteria apart if they come into contact with them.
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In 2016, Yukon Territory, Canada rolled out a campaign to remind residents that they should make sure to get enough vitamin D.
The campaign's tagline was "we all need the D".
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Slugs and snails have tongues covered in thousands of tiny, constantly regrowing teeth. (Image Debivort, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Word of the Day: RUMPTYDOOLER (New Zealand slang) — someone or something excellent.
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Word of the day: SCOFFLAW, n. a US term for one who treats the law with contempt, especially a law that’s difficult to enforce.
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Word of the day: POLITICASTER - a much-disliked politician
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When a male grey wolf takes over a pack, he adopts his rival’s puppies
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Dogs will share food with other dogs but, despite our 15,000+ year reciprocal relationship, they won’t share with humans.
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During their concerts in 2004, Muse’s Matthew Bellamy destroyed 140 guitars and set a Guinness World Record for the most guitars smashed on tour.
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Schwartz’s Chinese Five Spice powder contains six spices.
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It means nothing to me. I have no opinion about it, and I don’t care. PABLO PICASSO, IN 1969 ON THE MOON LANDING
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There is no evidence stretching before you exercise reduces the risk of injury.
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In 1903, The San Francisco Examiner reported the story of a woman who, before visiting a neighbour, put her baby’s crib in front of the telephone, took off the receiver, and told the operator to call her up at the neighbour’s should the baby began to cry.
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In medieval Europe, royal courts often had a special person called mustardarius who was in charge of growing and preparing mustard.
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A church clock in Worsley, Manchester strikes thirteen each day. The Duke of Bridgewater supposedly had it made in the 18th century to stop workers extending their lunch breaks, as 13 strikes at 1pm was much harder to miss than a single one.
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Gray whales have threesomes.
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In 1952, the Kray twins became the last people to be held in the Tower of London (for failing to report for national service).
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Queen Victoria owned a musical bustle that played the national anthem every time she sat down.
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If the cat looks at you after washing his face it is said you will die before the end of the year. IRISH SUPERSTITION
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A kitchen sponge is a better environment for growing bacteria than a petri dish.
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In 1962, the Philippine Senate considered a bill that would rename the country "Malaysia".
Before they had a chance to vote, the country now known as Malaysia officially adopted the name.
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Word of the day: ANTE-JENTACULAR - occurring before breakfast
For instance, your elf is not at her best at anything ANTE-JENTACULAR.
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Word of the day: FUTILITARIAN – someone devoted to futile pursuits or futility itself.
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