On December 16, 1773, American colonists protested British tea taxes by dressing as Native Americans and dumping tea into Boston Harbor. This act showed their strong opposition to British rules and was an important event leading up to the American Revolution. 🍵🚢🇺🇸

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Psychopaths, often called ‘evil,’ lack empathy and guilt. They were once seen as untreatable. New studies show therapy like CBT and computer training can reduce violence and help them feel empathy. Treatment is limited but promising. 🧠💡

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Neon tetra fish form orderly queues when escaping through narrow spaces to avoid bumping into each other. Scientists observed groups of these fish passing calmly through small openings without clogging. This behavior helps them evacuate efficiently, unlike humans and sheep who often push and cause jams in emergencies. The study may help improve traffic flow and robot swarm designs.

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The idea that skinny people have fast metabolisms is a myth. Metabolism depends largely on muscle mass—more muscle means higher energy use. Skinny people usually have less muscle, so their metabolism is often slower. Weight and appearance don’t reliably show metabolism speed.

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Glasses were invented in the 13th century to help people see better, especially for reading. Early lenses were made from crystals, and frames from metal or bone. Today, glasses use plastic and metal, with precise lenses for clear vision. They helped people work, learn, and explore the world. Glasses also became a fashion item with many styles and lens types. 👓✨

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Got stuck with super glue on your skin? Here are supposedly effective ways to safely remove it:

● Use vegetable oil to soften the glue.
● Apply petroleum jelly or hand lotion to break it down.
● Carefully use acetone (nail polish remover) to dissolve the glue.
● Try lemon juice as a natural solvent.
● Soak the affected area in warm soapy water for 10–15 minutes.
● Apply a warm compress to loosen the glue.
● Gently rub dried glue with coarse salt.
● Use a nail emery board or pumice stone to help remove glue.
● Separate stuck fingers with a flat, blunt object.
● Avoid pulling the glue off quickly to prevent skin damage.

Stay safe and take your time! 🖐️🧴🔥

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Let us know if and what works, the author of this post is still a little glued to the screen.
Seriously, send help..


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Rumi died on December 17, 1273. He was a Persian poet and Sufi mystic known for his spiritual poems about love and God. His famous work, the Masnavi, teaches deep lessons about life and faith. Rumi’s poetry helps many people find meaning in everyday life.

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If you feel inspired share your or Rumi's poetry.

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Saturnalia was an ancient Roman festival from December 17th to 23rd honoring Saturn, god of agriculture and time. During this time, social rules changed: slaves ate with masters, a "King of Saturnalia" was chosen, and people exchanged gifts like candles and figurines. The city was full of feasting, gambling, and candlelight. Many Saturnalia traditions influenced modern Christmas celebrations.
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Harold Holt, Australia’s Prime Minister, disappeared on December 17, 1967, while swimming at Cheviot Beach. Strong currents pulled him underwater, and neither his body nor belongings were found. In 2005, a coroner confirmed he drowned accidentally with no foul play. The mystery led to many rumors but official reports say it was a tragic accident. 🌊🇦🇺

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The astrolabe is an ancient scientific tool from the 6th century used to tell time and find the positions of the Sun and stars. Made of metal, it has parts like a base plate (mater), a rotating star map (rete), and a sighting rule (alidade). Mariners used it for navigation before sextants. It helped measure heights and find locations by observing the sky.
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The Panopticon is a building designed so one guard can watch many people without them knowing if they are being watched. It has a round shape with cells around a center tower. This idea helps control people by making them feel watched all the time. It was first made for prisons but the system is used in other places too. 👁️🏢

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Football Manager 2005 was banned in China because it showed Tibet and Taiwan as separate countries. China said this broke its laws about territory. SEGA said they would make a Chinese version showing Taiwan as part of China. The banned copies were imported or sold illegally. 🇹🇼🕹️

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Watching a scary video before seeing abstract art makes people feel the art is more powerful and awe-inspiring.
Fear grabs the attention and makes us focus on what we see.
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Epimetheus is a small moon of Saturn, discovered on 18 December 1966 by Richard Walker. It shares almost the same orbit as another moon, Janus, which was confusing for astronomers at first. They thought there was only one moon there until 1978 when it was confirmed there are two. Epimetheus is about 117 km wide and orbits Saturn every 0.69 days.

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The average lifespan of a goldfish (Carassius auratus) is 10-15 years, with some varieties living into their thirties when properly cared for.

However, one male goldfish named Tish (1956-1999) lived to the remarkable age of 43, making him the world’s oldest goldfish ever.

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Pets can be allergic to humans.

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Headphones have been found to be 10 times dirtier than toilet seats. 🎧🦠🧼

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Charles Bonnet Syndrome happens when people with poor eyesight see things that aren’t there. These are called visual hallucinations. The person knows the images are not real. It occurs because the brain fills in missing visual information. 👁️🧠

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Edith Piaf’s was born the 19th of December 1915, she would be 110 years old today. She was and still is a famous French singer after her death, known for her emotional songs called "chansons".

Her most famous songs include “Non, je ne regrette rien” and “La Vie en rose.” 🎤🇫🇷

Feel free to send her music in the comments of this post.

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Before 1956, kids could get trapped inside refrigerators because doors only opened from outside. The Refrigerator Safety Act changed this, requiring doors to open easily from inside. UL tests make sure doors open with a push from inside.

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