Although GPS is free for global users, it costs the U.S.government approximately $2 million daily to operate and maintain.

This funding supports satellite launches, system upkeep, and modernization efforts, and is sourced from American tax revenues.

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Dogs have a branch of nerves in their ears and when you rub them it releases endorphins, making them extremely relaxed with a type of natural high

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Some people have a rare condition called highly superior autobiographical memory (HSAM), which allows them to remember nearly every day of their lives in vivid detail.

If given any random date, they can recall exactly what they were doing, who they were with, where they were, and even the day of the week.

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A group of Flat Earthers spent $20,000 on experiments to prove the Earth is flat, including using a high-precision laser gyroscope and a light beam test.

Both experiments accidentally provided clear evidence that the Earth is round.

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A Mental disorder called Misophonia, meaning “Hatred of Sound”.

When triggered by sounds or sights such as chewing, reactions range from discomfort to physical violence. It is believed to share symptoms with Autism and PTSD but isn’t medically recognized yet

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Testosterone can cross the blood-brain barrier and be converted to estrogen, but estrogen alone cannot cross.

As a result, men have more “estrogen on the brain” than women.

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After becoming deaf, Beethoven found that by connecting a metal rod to his piano and biting it, he could sense the instrument's vibrations through his jawbone.

This technique, called bone conduction, enabled him to "hear' his music despite his hearing loss.

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A Theme park in France employs specially trained rooks-a member of the crow family-to pick up cigarette butts and small litter from the grounds.

Each time a bird drops trash into a special box, it receives a food reward.

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Singapore's street food is so renowned that some hawker stalls have received Michelin stars, highlighting their exceptional culinary quality.

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Rachel McAdams, at age 26, played 17-year-old Regina George in Mean Girls, while Amy Poehler, 33, portrayed her mother.

This small seven-year age gap between the actors surprised many fans.

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In Korea, wisdom teeth are called “love teeth” in reference to young adulthood and the pain of first love.

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In 2009, a Ugandan woman gave birth to a baby girl on a flight from Amsterdam to Boston.

Since the birth happened over Canadian airspace, the baby was automatically granted Canadian citizenship.

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In 2001, Russia had more abortions than live births, with 2.11 million abortions performed compared to 1.31 million live births.

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Your veins look blue because subcutaneous fat only allows blue light to penetrate skin all the way to veins, so this is the color that is reflected back.

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African elephants are known to help injured or resting humans and even bury the dead, A woman once fell asleep beneath a tree and woke to an elephant gently touching her.

As more elephants gathered, they covered her with branches. She was found the next day, completely unharmed.

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Since 2006, Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Laxmi Chandra have run a free school beneath a metro bridge in Deľhi, teaching nearly 300 slum children who can't afford regular schooling.

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In 2002, milkman Steve Leech spotted a shop fire during his rounds and used 320 pints of milk to douse the flames saving seven nearby stores.

He was later honored with the title "Hero Milkman of the Millennium."

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Fennel tea and fennel seeds contain volatile oils that have antispasmodic properties and help prevent gastrointestinal problems like bloating, IBS and gas.

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In 1915, a woman arrived late at her sister's funeral. When she arrived, she demanded that her sister's coffin be raised so that she could see her one last time.

When the coffin lid was opened, Essie sat up and smiled at her. She lived for 47 more vears.

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Mihailo Tolotos reportedly passed away at age 82 without ever seeing a woman.

Orphaned at birth, he spent his entire life as a monk in a monastery on Mount Athos, Greece, where women have been strictly forbidden for centuries.

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Until recently, steel for scientific and medical use had to come from sunken battleships, as all steel made after 1945 was tainted with radiation from nuclear testing.

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