Did you know that Ancient statues were colored?

We think of ancient statues as white and gray stone figures. But most ancient statues were actually brightly colored! It's just that, through the ages, all the statues have reached us in faded colors.

As archaeologist Vinzenz Brinkmann stated in an interview with the publication, the tradition of making colorless sculptures appeared during the Renaissance. As for the ancient Athenian statues, most of them were colored.

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Elephants are scared of bees.

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In 2005, graffiti artist David Choe was offered $60,000 to paint murals at Facebook's headquarters.

He chose stock instead of cash, and when Facebook went public in 2012, his shares were worth more than $200 million.

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Having positive people around you keep you happier.

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You're twice as likely to be killed by a vending machine than by a shark.

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Human brains are equipped with special neurons which enable us to locate each other's lips in the dark in order to kiss.

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Cotton candy was invented in 1897... by a dentist.

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Put two capfuls of pure Vanilla extract into an oven-safe container, then place in the oven for an hour at 300 degrees. Within 20 minutes your house will smell like heaven!

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The reason why your nose gets runny when you are crying is because the tears from the eyes drain into the nose.

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If you search for "askew" in Google, the content will tilt slightly to the right.

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Humans are born with only two innate fears. The fear of loud sounds and the fear of falling.

The rest are "learned fears" that develop at young age, influenced by our environment and culture.

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Most Korean people don’t have armpit odor. This is due to a gene called ABCC11, which is associated with the production of sweat that bacteria breaks down into odor. Many Koreans lack this gene, resulting in a lower prevalence of noticeable body odor.

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Why do they make different colored dishwashing sponges?

The color of the sponge itself does not matter, but the color of a material that feels like felt, which is glued to the sponge. It is called Scotch-Brite. If you see Scotch-Brite green on the sponge, you know it's the densest, containing abrasive. It's designed to wash the roughest surface that isn't afraid of minor scratches.

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The longest conflict in history was the 100 Years War fought between France and England . It actually lasted for 116 years from 1337 to 1453.

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There are creatures on Earth with red, blue, green, and yellow blood

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The Rakotzbrücke Bridge in Germany was built in such a way that, together with its reflection in the water, it forms a surprisingly clear circle. However, the current water level of the Rakotz River also matters. The bridge's artificially formed basalt columns were shipped from distant quarries.

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Real diamonds are radiolucent. They don’t show up in X-ray.

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Scientists have proven that chocolate can boost your math ability.

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The World's Longest Marriage Lasted 86 Years

The next time one of your friends tries to tell you that true love doesn't exist, just tell them about Herbert and Zelmira Fisher.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the late couple broke the record for longest marriage in history back in February 2011, staying married for 86 years and 290 days.

As for the secret of their success, the couple once said that "there is no secret in our marriage - we just did what was necessary for each other and our family."

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