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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💻 Excessive internet use, especially before bed, significantly harms sleep quality, affecting both mental and physical health.
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🦋 November 25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
This day honors the Mirabal sisters—activists murdered in 1960 for resisting dictatorship. Their legacy fuels global activism against gender-based violence.
The color orange symbolizes a brighter, violence-free future.

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The Tuskegee Study was a government experiment from 1932 to 1972. It involved Black men with syphilis who were told they were getting free health care. But doctors did not give them medicine to cure the disease. They just watched the sickness get worse. The men did not know the truth and were not allowed to leave the study. This caused a lot of harm and suffering.
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Neckties originated in the 17th century when Croatian soldiers wore neck cloths during the Thirty Years’ War. King Louis XIII of France popularized them, leading to widespread European adoption. In the 1920s, Jesse Langsdorf improved tie construction, and the 1930s saw the invention of the Windsor knot by the Duke of Windsor. Today, ties come in many styles, allowing personal expression. 👔✨

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Whale sharks have tiny teeth covering their eyeballs. 🦈👁️

These "dermal denticles" act like protective armor for their protruding, lidless eyes.
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Changing your font can actually save printer ink! 🖨️💸

Switching to fonts like Ecofont or Century Gothic uses up to 30% less ink than standard fonts like Arial or Times New Roman. The tiny holes in the letters make a big difference!

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🏅 Tug of War was an official Olympic sport from 1900 to 1920, with teams from multiple countries competing for gold.
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🎤 Tina Turner was born on November 26, 1939. Her iconic nickname is the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll." An important fact: After leaving an abusive marriage and struggling financially, she staged one of the greatest comebacks in music history during the 1980s!
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The Adamites were Christian sects who practiced communal nudity to symbolize Adam and Eve’s pre‑Fall innocence; in medieval Central Europe one of such groups led by a man called Peter Kanis was attacked by the Taborites, another of such groups, leaders were captured and executed at the stake.
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🍎☕ Nutritionists say coffee wakes you up faster than apples. Coffee’s caffeine makes you alert quickly. Apples give slow, steady energy with natural sugars and fiber, avoiding crashes. For a fast boost, choose coffee. For lasting energy, pick an apple.

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The flag of Jainism also represents the five vows of Jainism;

Ahiṃsā (Non-violence)
Satya (Truth)
Asteya (Non-stealing)
Brahmacharya (Chastity)
Aparigraha (Non-possession)

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In a condition called pelvic prolapse, a woman’s vagina can literally fall out and hang between the legs. Pelvic prolapse, however, can often be fixed..

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A mother orangutan 🦧 never puts her babies 👶 down and typically nurses them 🍼 for 6 to 9 years, which is the longest mother/child nursing dependence of any animal on earth! 🌍❤️
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Every year, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
This year that is 27 November.
The tradition dates back to 1621, when Pilgrims and Wampanoag people shared a harvest feast to give thanks for survival and a successful harvest.
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