On November 28, 1893, New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world to grant all women the right to vote in parliamentary elections. 🗳️✊
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🎵 "Face the music" means to accept the consequences of your actions, even when they're unpleasant.

The phrase likely originated in mid-19th century America. One theory suggests it came from military tradition—disgraced officers would literally face the military band during their dishonorable discharge—a public shaming.

Other theories link it to actors facing the orchestra pit, or to the UK tradition of West Gallery singing, where the gentry had to listen to songs that might be critical of them. The earliest known print reference is from an 1834 New Hampshire newspaper.

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Researchers developed a method to power wearables using body heat and movement, reducing reliance on batteries. This innovation makes devices smaller, longer-lasting, and more convenient by cutting charging needs.
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The Moon takes about 29.5 Earth days to go from one sunrise to the next. Daylight lasts around 14.75 days, and night also lasts about 14.75 days. This long day and night happen because the Moon spins slowly and moves around Earth at the same time. We always see the same side of the Moon because of this. 🌕🌑
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The word “bible” is from the Greek ta biblia, which means “the scrolls” or “the books.” The word is derived from the ancient city of Byblos, which was the official supplier of paper products to the ancient world.

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Released in North America on 29th November 1972 by Atari, Pong was one of the earliest video games. The game became popular both at home on consoles and at video arcades.

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The people in Bali, Indonesia, only have one of four names which are given according to birth order, the names are: Wayan, Made, Nyoman, and Ketut which are used for the first, second, third, and fourth children, respectively. If a family has a fifth child, they are named Wayan again, starting the cycle over. These names are used for both male and female children.

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In Japan, letting a sumo wrestler make your baby cry, Nakizumo, is considered good luck and a sign of the baby's good health.

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The custom of putting candles on cakes dates back to the ancient Greeks, who honored the goddess Artemis by placing lit candles on round, moon-shaped cakes. They believed that the smoke from the candles carried their wishes and prayers up to the gods in the sky.

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When downloading a PDF, if it ends with .exe, delete it. It's probably a virus. The .exe extension indicates it is an executable file designed to run on your computer, and you should not open it.

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Ernest Hemingway is often linked to the six-word story:

“For sale, baby shoes, never worn.”

But it likely existed before him. This tiny story shows deep emotions in just six words. It may have started as a bet among writers in a New York restaurant, though there’s no proof. The story inspired many and is a famous example of very short fiction.
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@googlefactss members, we challenge you.

Write a *flash story with a maximum of 50 words about a true but verifiable fact of your own chosing.
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🌠 On November 30, 1954, Ann Hodges of Sylacauga, Alabama, became the first documented person in modern history to be struck by a meteorite. The rock crashed through her roof 🏠, bounced off a radio 📻, and struck her hip, leaving a large bruise 💢. She became an overnight sensation, but the event took a heavy toll on her life 😔.

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About 1 in 1000 people are born with an extra finger or toe. This is known as polydactyly.

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Penicillin was discovered by accident in 1928 when Alexander Fleming noticed a mould (Penicillium) killing nearby bacteria. He initially referred to the active substance informally as "mould juice" before it was purified and named penicillin — an accidental breakthrough that launched modern antibiotics.

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🐾 Capybaras are the world's largest rodents — social, semi-aquatic animals that live in groups in South America. They're so calm that other animals often sit on them, and they can even sleep underwater! 🌊
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🎵 Loud music in bars leads people to drink more alcohol in less time, according to a study. Patrons consumed faster and ordered more under high-volume conditions—possibly due to increased arousal or reduced conversation.
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Human red blood cells live for about 120 days before macrophages efficiently clear 5 million per second, but the recognition mechanism remains a mystery. New research aims to solve this. 🔬🩸⏳

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In Iran, showing a thumbs-up is rude and like giving the middle finger. Pointing with the index finger at someone is also impolite. Showing the soles of your feet or putting feet on the table is disrespectful.
Note: younger generations care less about this.
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Since 1380, Iceland was ruled by Denmark. On December 1, 1918, Iceland became its own country with the same king as Denmark. In 1940, Iceland started making its own big decisions. On June 17, 1944, Iceland became a republic and stopped having a king.
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Cabbage leaves have natural anti-irritant and antibiotic properties. They may reduce breast swelling, pain, and inflammation during breastfeeding or weaning. Cold cabbage leaves can improve blood flow and help tissue drainage. People with sulfa allergies might react. Overuse can lower breast milk supply. 🥬❄️
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