Itโs illegal to dance in Germany on Good Friday.
Dancing is prohibited on Good Friday in Germany. Nightclubs, where people would usually dance on Friday nights, are forced to close of risk being fined โฌ1,000.
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Dancing is prohibited on Good Friday in Germany. Nightclubs, where people would usually dance on Friday nights, are forced to close of risk being fined โฌ1,000.
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A strange superstition in Africa once caused the murders of bald men.
In Mozambique, a bald men were killed and beheaded. The reason for the attack is a superstition that says that the head of bald men is full of gold.
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In Mozambique, a bald men were killed and beheaded. The reason for the attack is a superstition that says that the head of bald men is full of gold.
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A South Korean university has a toilet that uses faeces to generate electricity.
In order to incentivise its use, users are paid in a virtual currency called Ggool every time they use it.
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In order to incentivise its use, users are paid in a virtual currency called Ggool every time they use it.
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In 1960, A Hungarian in Budapest called Janos Flesch; played chess with 52 opponents, blindfolded at one time and beat 31 of them.
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We would like to wish a Happy Easter to all Christians celebrating around the World today!
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Breathalyzers are extremely inaccurate and overestimate the Blood Alcohol Content about 25% of the time, and vary about 15% from actual Blood Alcohol Content.
People with diabetes, or a fever, or who have used chemicals like oil-based paint will register Blood Alcohol Content over the legal limit even if they've had no drinks.
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People with diabetes, or a fever, or who have used chemicals like oil-based paint will register Blood Alcohol Content over the legal limit even if they've had no drinks.
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Chocolate has long been a currency.
At the beginning of our era, ancient civilizations living in South Africa and Mexico used cocoa beans in the monetary system.
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At the beginning of our era, ancient civilizations living in South Africa and Mexico used cocoa beans in the monetary system.
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If you cut $10 Australian dollars in half, you can legally use each half as $5.
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Mercedesโ three-point star in its logo represents its mission to make transportation easier on land, on water, and in the air.
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Women in traditional Rwandan societies avoid eating goat meat, as itโs believed it will cause them to grow a beard.
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โก๏ธQuestion of the Day
A Bolt of lightning is hotter than the surface of the Sun?
A Bolt of lightning is hotter than the surface of the Sun?
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56%
True
44%
False
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An Octopus has three hearts and a blue blood.
Two hearts pump blood to the gills while the third pumps it throughout the body. The main heart stops beating when the octopus swims.
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Two hearts pump blood to the gills while the third pumps it throughout the body. The main heart stops beating when the octopus swims.
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Sharks are older than trees.
The first sharks appeared over 400 million years ago. Trees didn't become common until roughly 350 million years ago.
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The first sharks appeared over 400 million years ago. Trees didn't become common until roughly 350 million years ago.
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โก๏ธQuestion of the Day
Why do astronauts become slightly taller in space?
Why do astronauts become slightly taller in space?
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5%
Muscle growth
60%
Spinal expansion
35%
Increased gravity
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The Fingerprints of koalas are so similar to humans that they can confuse forensic investigators.
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There is enough gold dissolved in Earth's oceans to cover all land with a thin layer of gold.
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โก๏ธQuestion of the Day
Which plant is among the fastest-growing in the world?
Which plant is among the fastest-growing in the world?
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13%
Oak
16%
Pine
71%
Bamboo
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A Teaspoon of neutron star material would weigh billions of tons on Earth.
Neutron stars are among the densest objects in the universe.
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Neutron stars are among the densest objects in the universe.
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Africa is larger than the United States, China, India, and most of Europe combined.
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$3 million inside the glass at bus stop, was put as an advertisement by a bullet proof glass making company.
If you break it, you can take the money home!
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If you break it, you can take the money home!
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