The modern doorknob was invented in 1878 by 16 year old African American inventor called Osbourn Dorsey

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The World's Most (And Least) Powerful Passports.

No. of countries passport holders can visit visa-free:
Japan - 193
Singapore - 192
South Korea - 192
Spain - 190
Germany - 190
Finland - 189
Italy - 189
Luxembourg - 189

Least Powerful Passports:
Pakistan - 32
Syria - 30
Iraq - 30
Afghanistan - 27

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Giraffes used to be called "camelopards", because medieval Europeans once believed them to be mythical hybrid creatures that were born from the union of a leopard and a camel. As such, giraffes are still called "camelopards" in European heraldry.

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Crows in captivity can learn to speak better than parrots.

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During the middle ages it was believed that ringing church bells during thunderstorms would keep lightning away. The practice was abandoned after more than 100 bell ringers were killed by lightning. European records indicate 133 bell-ringers were killed by lightning in the early 1400s.

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The British Pound is the oldest currency in the world, it has been used for over 1,200 years and dated back to Anglo-Saxon era. Back then it was equivalent to 1 pound of silver. One pound back then could buy you 15 cows.

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The first Pablo Picasso documented self-portrait in 1896 when he was only 15 years old, and his last known self-portrait, drawn on July 3rd, 1972, when he was 90 years old."

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The "Goodbye" swing is an extreme attraction located in the mountains of Ecuador. The unique swing over the abyss is located at an altitude of 2660 meters above sea level, offering breathtaking views of the Andes.

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Phubbing is “the act of snubbing someone in a social setting by looking at your phone instead of paying attention.”

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The term "electricity" is derived from the Greek word "elektron," which means "amber." This is because amber is a type of fossilized tree resin that can produce static electricity when it is rubbed with a cloth.

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Nike's "just do it" tagline was inspired by the last words of a convicted murderer Gary Gilmore who said "let's do it" before being executed

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There's a village in Norway called Hell, it's named after overhanging cliff caves in the area. Hell means 'luck' in Norwegian and the place is one of the coldest places on earth with temperatures as low as -25°C .

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The Wood frog can hold its pee for up to eight months.

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✅Those holes on Converse, they're not just for show,They serve a purpose.

Those holes ensure your feet stay cool.As you move and groove in your Converse kicks
air circulates through it.These holes provide breathability Keeping your feet fresh.They let moisture escape. So your feet stay comfortable.

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The coolest and scariest roller coaster.
It is located in Japan and is called "Takabisha". This slide has a 43-meter section where the fall angle is 121 degrees.

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