Punishment for betraying a pet.

In Italy, people face a year in prison or a fine of 10,000 euros for abandoning an animal.

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The construction of the Great Wall of China lasted for about 2000 years.

During the construction, at least a million people died.

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The country with the highest wine consumption per capita is Vatican City.

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The most expensive type of oak wood is "sea-soaked oak," which is wood from a tree that has been lying in water for at least a hundred years.

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The earth’s circumference is 24,900 miles.

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🐘An elephant's skin can be up to 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) thick but is so sensitive it can feel a fly landing on it.

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Every year, over 300,000 people worldwide lose their hearing due to improper use of cotton swabs.

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👔 Originally, a tie was invented as a distinguishing feature between the rich and the poor.

However, over time, it has become not only a fashion accessory but also an integral part of the business wardrobe.

Today, a tie is not only a decoration but also a symbol of respect for the interlocutor, professionalism, and seriousness.

In addition, a tie can be used to express individuality and style, emphasizing the uniqueness of its owner.

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🦩 The pink pigeon only inhabits the south of Mauritius and feeds on fruits and seeds.

It is a very rare bird, on the brink of extinction.

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The name “zebra” comes from the Old Portuguese word Zevra which means “wild ass”

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😳 The most popular movie-themed toy by a large margin is the lightsaber of the Jedi knights from the "Star Wars" saga.

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The eye color of owls indicates what time of day the owls prefer to be active.

Nocturnal owls: Have dark eyes, like the Barred Owl, and are active at night.

Diurnal owls: Have yellow eyes, and are active during the day.

Crepuscular owls: Have orange eyes, and are active at dawn or dusk.

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The strangers in our dreams are actually real people who have crossed our path at least once in our lifetime. Our brain simply stores their faces, and our subconscious may end up casting them in our dreams during REM sleep.

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Throwing a live goat off the top of a church was a tradition in Spain until it was banned in 2002.

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There is a mysterious expanding black goo called La Mancha Negra (the black stain) that covers parts of roads in Caracas, Venezuela. Millions of dollars have been spent researching it, yet the cause is still unknown. 1,800 people have died in auto accidents due to the goo.

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🥚 Animals that lay eggs don't have belly buttons.

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😳 Mr. Potato Head was the first toy to be advertised on TV.

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Jay Z, Busta Rhymes, The Notorious B.I.G and DMX all attended the same high school in New York and would battle rap on their lunch breaks. They attended George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School in downtown Brooklyn.

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🐈 Cats can make more than 100 vocalizations. Unlike dogs, who mostly bark, cats have a wide vocal range.

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