In England 18th century, you could sell your wife at a fair.

Wife selling in England was a way of ending an unsatisfactory marriage, that probably began in the late 17th century, when divorce was a practical impossibility for all but the very wealthiest.

After parading his wife with a halter around her neck, arm, or waist, a husband would publicly auction  her to the highest bidder. 

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China is facing a new virus outbreak with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) spreading rapidly, with COVID-19-like symptoms.

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In Ancient Rome, after a person pooped, a communal sponge was used to wipe.

The sponge was then rinsed in a bucket of salt water or vinegar before being used by the next person.

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We would like to wish a Merry Christmas to all of our Christian followers from all over the world celebrating today.

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In Beijing, a service known as "jam-busting" assists drivers stuck in traffic.

Two individuals arrive on a motorcycle; one transports the driver to their destination, while the other drives the car through the congestion.

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People pace while talking on the phone, because they don't have visual feedback so the body reacts by moving.

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“To take something with a grain of salt” refers to an Ancient Roman recipe for an antidote that protects against all kinds of poisons.

The recipe was to take two dried walnuts, two figs, and twenty leaves of rue, pound them all together with the addition of a grain of salt.

It was believed that if a person took this mixture fasting, he will be proof against all poisons for that day.

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In Taiwan, cheating on your spouse is punishable by a 1-year sentence in jail.

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Banks hire specialists known as "wealth psychologists", to help ultra-wealthy clients cope with the emotional and psychological challenges of managing their immense wealth.

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Rolls-Royce uses leather from 15-18 bulls per car, sourced from cooler climates to ensure minimal blemishes. Cows are not used due to pregnancy-related stretch marks.

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Without external reference points, humans tend to walk in circles when lost.

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A Canadian company has introduced robotic hiking pants with an integrated exoskeleton, designed to enhance knee joint strength by 40% during uphill climbs.

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China is creating the world's first "Forest City" in Liuzhou, featuring buildings covered by one million plants and 40,000 trees to combat air pollution and tackle climate change.

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Pistanthrophobia is an irrational fear of trusting others, typically resulting from previous negative experiences.

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More people globally have access to mobile phones than to safely managed toilets, with approximately 4.5 billion people lacking proper sanitation facilities.

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In 2021, Italian artist Salvatore
Garau sold an invisible sculpture for £13,000, providing the buyer with a certificate of authenticity to confirm its existence.

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Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, New Zealand, and Antarctica are entirely free of native snake species.

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A Finger with nerve damage won’t wrinkle under water.

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Siam was renamed Thailand, then re-renamed Siam, then re-re-renamed Thailand.

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In 2015, a petition was launched to rename the Australian dollar to "Dollarydoo," inspired by a 1995 episode of The Simpsons.

Supporters believed this change would boost demand for the currency and strengthen the
Australian economy.

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Certain people have a rare genetic trait allowing them to thrive on just four hours of sleep per night without adverse effects.

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