In Scotland, a unique tradition exists where a red door on a house signifies that the homeowners have successfully paid off their mortgage. This age-old custom allows homeowners to proudly convey to their neighbors that they have entirely settled their mortgage, and the house is now solely their property.

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Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least 6 feet (2 m) away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.

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In newborns, skin changes every 72 hours.

In young people from 16-30 years old, once every 30 days.

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coitophobia – fear of sexual intercourse

gymnophobia – fear of seeing people naked and/or being seen naked

haphephobia – fear of being touched/touching other people

nosophobia – fear of disease

tocophobia – fear of pregnancy and childbirth
 
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The zoo in Tokyo closes for 2 months every year so that the animals can take a break from the visitors.

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One of the most mysterious place on the Earth is Lake Khiluk, the most mineralized lake of the world: Each of these 365 spots holds a unique chemical content and is said to cure different diseases.

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A person with paruresis (shy bladder syndrome) finds it difficult or impossible to urinate (pee) when other people are around or are watching.

Shy bladder is believed to be a common type of social phobia, ranking second after the fear of public speaking.

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This house cat is suffering from Myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy - a rare condition that causes muscles to grow excessively large.

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East African vampire spiders drink human blood by eating mosquitoes that have just bitten humans – Evarcha culicivora is an indirect vampire – it sates its thirst by preying on female mosquitoes that have previously fed on mammalian blood themselves.

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The most attended funeral ever in history was that for C.N Annadurai, a politician from India. Over 15 million people gathered in Chennai to see him off in 1969.

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Kidney stone under an electron microscope. Now you know why it hurts so bad.

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Sleeping on the job is acceptable in Japan, as it's viewed as exhaustion from working hard.In most countries, sleeping on the job isn't just frowned upon, it may get you fired. But in Japan, napping in the office is common and culturally accepted. And in fact, it is often seen as a subtle sign of diligence: You must be working yourself to exhaustion.

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Rory Van Uift, a Canadian resident aged 7, lifted 80KG in Weight.

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There is an illness called Puppy Pregnancy Syndrome(PPS), where people bitten by dogs believe puppies are conceived within their abdomen.

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Warm colors such as yellow, orange and red make you hungry - which is why many fast food restaurants are yellow, orange and red.

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Singapore Changi Airport has been recognized as the best airport for 8 years in a row, which is a record. It features an indoor slide, a butterfly garden, a cinema, and the world's tallest indoor waterfall.

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