They say you have to suffer for beauty. Depending on what you do, that suffering may quickly become very real. People are ready to do pretty crazy things to look better (at least in their own heads). It seems like every day there’s some new thing that’s supposed to make you prettier, but it comes …
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No resource lasts forever. That’s why governments across the globe hold on to stockpiles of various goods, products, and fuels. Some of them make sense, like having reserves of oil, vital minerals, and local food staples. Others are more… Odd. Some countries hold reserves of seemingly bizarre products to cater to local necessities and cultural …
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What do you think is on this list of weird food-related cases? Like what happened to the man that ate too many carrots? The Man Who Lived on Pizza for Decades Dan Janssen became famous for eating almost nothing but cheese pizza for years. Despite the extremely limited diet, he continued living a normal life …
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Old McDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O! And on that farm, he had… What the heck is this guy growing? We’re all familiar with the common cash crops, from wheat to potatoes, coffee, cotton, and more. But there are a lot of much weirder things grown around the world. They might have super niche culinary uses, …
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Do you think these will be the craziest plans? People really are such interesting creatures. The Great Escape Using a Helicopter — Michel Vaujour (1986)French bank robber Michel Vaujour planned one of the boldest prison escapes ever attempted. While serving time in Paris, his wife learned to fly a helicopter and hijacked one, landing it …
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Have you read 50 Strange Secrets About Everyday Objects: Part One? Because this is part two. Microwave ovens heat food by exciting water molecules. Refrigerators move heat out instead of creating cold. Freezers slow bacterial growth but don’t completely stop it. Ceiling fans make people feel cooler without lowering room temperature. Pillows trap air to …
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So what do you think the possible reason is that scientists might bring back the woolly mammoth because it seems more than a little nuts. Would you agree? Restoring Lost Ecosystems One major reason for bringing back mammoth-like animals is the idea that they could help restore ancient Arctic grasslands. Woolly mammoths once lived in …
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Who doesn’t love a pleasant, sunny afternoon? Do you think you know all the things on the list? The Sun appears brightest during the afternoon because it is higher in the sky. Afternoon sunlight has a warmer, golden color than midday light. Shadows become longer as the afternoon progresses. The highest daily temperature usually occurs …
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Bigger is better, right? Well, not always, as excess size can render things completely unusable. That said, putting something ridiculously huge on display does always attract crowds. That’s why people around the world keep building comically oversized versions of everyday objects. Here are 9 examples of some of the oddest world’s largest things. 1. World’s …
Do you think you know what these strange secrets about everyday objects are? Like do you know the reason that soda cans have tabs on them? Bubble wrap was originally invented as textured wallpaper, not packaging. The small hole in a pen cap helps reduce the risk of choking if accidentally swallowed. Tape measures have …
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