A duchy is a territory ruled by a duke or duchess, ranking just below a kingdom. Historically, duchies held significant autonomy and power within larger empires. Today, they are mostly ceremonial but remain important in royal heritage. 👑📜
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Why do buses and trains have such weird seat fabrics? This question was asked a while back. [Here]
Today we answer it.

Moquette (the type of fabric used) hides stains, resists wear and is flame‑retardant.
It is a practical design and has nothing to do with aesthetics.

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whiffler
noun
One who whiffles, or frequently changes his opinion or course; one who uses shifts and evasions in argument; hence, a trifler.
One who plays on a whiffle; a fifer or piper.
An officer who went before procession to clear the way by blowing a horn, or otherwise; hence, any person who marched at the head of a procession; a harbinger

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Every year, 12 million girls marry before the age of 18. Child marriage happens across countries, cultures and religions. 💔🌍
Check [here] to see how your nation does.
The results are shocking.

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Doctor Who first aired on November 23, 1963.

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safari
noun
uk /səˈfɑː.ri/ us /səˈfɑːr.i/
an organized journey to look at, or sometimes hunt, wild animals, especially in Africa.
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Snowclones are versatile phrase templates where key words can be swapped to create new, humorous meanings—like linguistic Mad Libs. Coined by linguists Geoffrey K. Pullum and Glen Whitman in 2004, they capture overused, customizable clichés popular in media and memes. Examples include “X is the new Y” or “I, for one, welcome our new X overlords.” They’re a fun way to remix language and culture. 🗣️🎭

Here’s a fresh snowclone to try out:

“X: Because sometimes, Y just isn’t enough.”

Examples: 
- “Coffee: Because sometimes, sleep just isn’t enough.” ☕😴 
- “Books: Because sometimes, reality just isn’t enough.” 📚✨

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Otters stash a favorite rock in a loose fur pouch under their forearm —they use the rock to crack shells, protect food from thieves, and teach pups (who often borrow rocks from moms). Some otters carry the same rock for years

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A penile fracture (broken penis) happens when the tissue inside an erect penis tears, usually from sudden injury.

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Fingernail facts:

The middle finger’s nail grows the fastest while the smallest finger’s grows the slowest.

Nails usually grow faster on your dominant or more active hand (more use → more repair → more blood/nutrients) and speed up in summer thanks to better circulation.

Toenails grow slower.

Overall, males’ nails often grow faster than females’, but during puberty and pregnancy higher hormone levels make nails grow quicker in women.

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Marilyn vos Savant holds the Guinness World Record for the highest recorded IQ of 228. She is known for her "Ask Marilyn" column in Parade Magazine, where she answers complex questions. She gained fame for correctly solving the Monty Hall problem, sparking public debate. 🧠👩🏻‍🦱

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Viking helmets with horns are -mostly- a myth. Only one authentic Viking helmet exists, without horns. Horned helmets appear in art linked to berserkers—fierce warriors who likely wore them for rituals, not battle. Horns would be impractical in combat, and no historical records mention Vikings wearing them. Real Viking helmets were simple and functional. ⚔️🛡️
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Freddie Mercury passed away on November 24, 1991—the very day his song "Bohemian Rhapsody" climbed back to number one on the UK charts as a heartfelt tribute. 🎤🏆
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Feel free to share his music or tributes. Please keep it relevant and respectful.

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We asked: Is water wet?

Water isn’t wet by itself; wetness describes a liquid’s ability to adhere to other surfaces. Water’s strong cohesion and surface tension make it resist spreading on itself but allow it to wet other materials. Adding surfactants lowers surface tension, helping water spread more easily. 💧🔬

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Women outperform men in recognizing all faces, with a particular advantage for female faces. 👩‍🦰👨‍🦱

They recognize both male and female faces better than men do. Men do not show this same bias toward their own gender.
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Sati was a historical practice in South Asia where a widow would immolate herself on her husband’s funeral pyre. The term comes from Sanskrit meaning “good woman” or “chaste wife.”

It is referenced in ancient texts like the Mahabharata and was outlawed in India in 1829 under British rule. It remains prohibited today.

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Why don’t we ever get polled, tested or interviewed for these or similar tests?

● Field experiments happen in real places and change one thing to see its effect. They feel more natural but have less control.
● Natural experiments study events without changing anything, often rare or when change isn’t possible.
● Case studies look closely at one person or group over time using many sources.
● Correlational studies check if two things relate but don’t prove cause.
● Interviews ask set questions to get clear answers.

Some studies even pay participants for their time and input, making it a win-win if you want to get involved. (Some have slight risks). Just reach out to research groups or universities to find opportunities.

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Chainsaws were originally medical tools.
Invented to assist in childbirth by cutting through pelvic cartilage and bone during difficult deliveries. This procedure, called symphysiotomy, was painful and risky.

😰 It wasn’t until later that chainsaws found their iconic role in lumber — and horror movies.

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