For 20 years, Argentina was considered one of the richest countries on Earth. However, today the country is mired in huge debts and has experienced one of the largest economic downturns in modern history.

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German chocolate cake was invented by an English-American baker named Samuel German in 1852 in Texas and has nothing to do with the country of Germany.

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The cleanest and clearest river waters in the world are in New Zealand.

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The life span of a taste bud is about 10 days.

Your taste isn't the only thing that evolves as you get older—your literal taste buds are changing all the time.

In fact, "taste bud cells undergo continual turnover even in adulthood, and their average lifespan has been estimated as approximately 10 days," according to findings published in the journal Neuroscience.

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The Folds in the brain are the result of fitting more brain in the skull and if unfolded the human brain would be approximately 2.6 square feet.

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The tallest hotel in the world is the Gevora Hotel (UAE), standing at a height of 356.33 meters from ground level to its peak. The hotel comprises 75 floors, 528 rooms, and boasts a golden façade.

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When the world’s top athletes win gold medals at the Olympics, what they take home is only partially gold. While the medals were originally pure gold, the last of those were awarded in 1912. These days, both the gold and silver medals are 92.5 percent silver. Gold medals only look the way they do because they have to be plated with at least six grams of gold.

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In 2007, US Navy SEAL Mike Day was shot 27 times by al-Qaeda militants in his legs, arms, abdomen, buttocks, scrotum, and then knocked out by a grenade. Not only did he survive, he managed to shoot dead all 4 of the militants and walk away unaided after he regained consciousness.

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A college student, 'Carlos Ramirez,' was doodling in Microsoft Paint and accidentally created one of the internet's most iconic memes, which made him over $100,000.

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China sentenced its former Agriculture Minister, Tang Renjian, to death for corruption and for accepting $38 million in bribes during his tenure.

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Did you know? 🌱 Soy is totally safe for men and doesn't lower testosterone or cause "man boobs"! Science confirms that eating normal amounts of soy can actually boost heart health, build muscle 💪, and even lower prostate cancer risk. Only extreme overeating causes issues—so enjoy that tofu stir-fry guilt-free! 😊

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In 1901, an eternal light bulb was connected in California. It still hasn't gone out today, 123 years later. It is cited as strong evidence of how products are purposely made not to last in modern technology.

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A nurse found out her new colleague was actually the premature baby she cared for 28 years ago.

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John Jacob Astor IV was on board when the Titanic sank. There was enough money in his bank accounts to build 30 of these Titanic. However, faced with mortal danger, he chose what he thought was the morally right thing and gave up his place in the lifeboat to two frightened children.

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Vampire bats will die if they can’t find blood for two nights in a row. Luckily, generous well-fed bats will often regurgitate blood to share with others, in exchange for grooming. This has been noted by many naturalists as an example of reciprocal altruism in nature.

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👍 When a flight is delayed in Japan, all employees apologize to the passengers. This is what a society looks like where everyone respects each other.

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19-year-old Mahmood Akram from India broke a world record. He is fluent in 46 languages and can read, write, and type in 400 languages.

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↔️ Shibuya diagonal pedestrian crossing in Japan. The busiest pedestrian crossing in the world, more than 3000 people can cross the road simultaneously at this location.

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Paul Alexander, known as "Polio Paul," lived most of his life in an iron lung after contracting polio at six years old in 1952, which paralyzed him from the neck down. Despite his condition, he graduated from high school, obtained a law degree, and practiced law in Texas for decades. He became an advocate for polio awareness, wrote a memoir, and was recognized by Guinness World Records for the longest time spent living in an iron lung before passing away in March 2024 at age 78.

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🐧 Penguins When they are angry, they make sounds resembling a dog's growl, and during flight they make sounds similar to purring. The lifespan of penguins can reach 30 years, which is quite a lot for birds.

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