Velcro is actually a brand name, and the company has run campaigns urging people to stop using "Velcro" as a generic term.

The accurate name for the product is "hook and loop."

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After his wife was denied water by upper-caste people, Indian laborer Bapurao Tajne spent 40 days digging a well by hand.

Despite ridicule, he discovered a water source that now sustains his entire village.

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A U.S. software developer outsourced his job to a Chinese firm for a fifth of his salary.

While they completed his tasks, he spent his days browsing the internet and was repeatedly named a star employee until a security audit exposed his scheme.

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It is mandatory for all North Koreans to vote, even though there is only one candidate for each office on the ballot.

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In South Korea and Japan, typically Valentine's Day has been a time for women to present gifts to men as a sign of affection.

A month later, (March 14) men return the favour on White Day. Popular gifts include white chocolate, candy, and lingerie.

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Inspired by advanced drone technology, a high school senior in India developed a human-carrying drone.

Costing $4,200, and capable of transporting up to 176 pounds(80 kg) at speed up to 37 mph(60 km/h).

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A student wore the same pair of jeans 330 times over 15 months without washing them.

After finally washing them, he wore them for another 13 days. A textile scientist tested the jeans both before and after washing and found little difference in bacterial count.

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In Japan, Soineya is a unique co-sleeping café where customers pay for platonic cuddling or simply resting beside a companion.

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In 2014, a three-year-old girl survived for 11 days in a Siberian forest filled with bears and wolves, with only her dog for company.

She ate wild berries and drank river water to stay alive. She was finally rescued when her dog returned to the village and guided rescuers to her location.

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Mars Bars are about 60% sugar bу weight.

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Anthropologist Grover Krantz donated his body to the Smithsonian with one condition: that his beloved dogs be kept close to him.

The museum respectfully fulfilled his request.

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Italy didn't have tomatoes until 1548, which is why traditional Italian food doesn't use tomatoes.

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Leonardo DiCaprio, now 50, has reportedly dated over 18 women, with the majority of his relationships ending before his partners reach the age of 25.

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Short women tend to be more fertile, which is why men are more attracted to them.

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In the 1930s, there were self-parking cars that car drivers could parallel park.

Thanks to the fifth wheel that could move sideways and help the driver to sneak into the smallest space.

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The 'Cost Of Living' In 1938

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Plastic waste can be turned into vanila flavoring with genetically engineered bacteria as a way to supply Vanilin, the compound that carries most of the smell and taste of vanilla, and reduce plastic pollution at the same time.

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The Catholic Church has an official position on Jesus’ blood type. It’s AB.

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A USB Condom is a simple device that blocks data transfer when connected to a smartphone, or tablet and just allows electricity to pass through it for charging the battery.

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