Happy International Pi Day! Get it? Because it’s 3/14 and pi is 3.14. Look, we didn’t come up with it, okay? This celebration of the mathematical constant has been around in some form since 1988. Math is kind of boring, though, so it’s become a tradition to celebrate Pi Day by baking a pie. Get …
Do you know these fun facts about March? Like what March was named after? Two Birth Flowers The month of March has two birth flowers, jonquils and daffodils. Interestingly, all jonquils are daffodils but not all daffodils are jonquils. Jonquils represent love and affection and daffodils represent hope and rebirth. The story says that daffodils …
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Are you sick of your job? Would you like a new career — something exciting, something no one would ever believe you did? Well, my friend, this is your chance to enter the dynamic, demanding, and downright strange world of penguin post office management! No, we’re serious. That’s a real job you could do. The …
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They say that if you’re good at something, you should stick to it. Then again, they also said that you shouldn’t let opportunities pass you by. Many famous companies and people known for their primary industry or profession run various side ventures and businesses. Known as diversification, this strategy allows them to avoid putting all …
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A lot of people dream of making that special find at Goodwill (or another thrift store) that is secretly worth a whole bunch of money. It can be tough, though, since you have a lot of competition. Not least from Goodwill itself. Take, for example, this recent jackpot. Earlier this year, staff at a Pennsylvania …
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Do you know how far a flying squirrel can fly? Here are nine more fun facts about squirrels. These mammals can help with stroke research They way that ground squirrels brain functions during hibernation may be the key to helping scientists develop a new drug that can limit the brain damage done when we humans …
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It’s officially National Oregon Day and here’s more fun facts about Oregon. Do you know all the fun facts on this list? Clint Eastwood lived in Oregon and worked at Weyerhaeuser Sawmill in Springfield. He left after seeing how dangerous lumberjacking was. The Goonies was filmed in Astoria. There were also a few takes in …
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Have you seen the classic 1989 comedy Weekend at Bernie’s? If not, the basic gist is that two pals prop up their deceased boss’ corpse to fool people into thinking he’s still alive. But why are we bringing up a 35-year-old movie? Well, that’s because these two Ohio women have clearly seen it one too …
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Did you know Oregon is home to the tater tot? Enjoy the rest of these Oregon fun facts to celebrate National Oregon Day! The Decemberists, Everclear, The Dandy Warhols, Elliot Smith, Pink Martini, and Esperanza Spalding, all came from Oregon. About ¼ of the llamas in the United States live in Oregon. The llamas and …
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In a world perpetually hurtling forward, an undeniable allure exists to the past. It captivates us with its stories, its mysteries, and its echoes of a time long gone. Humans have an inherent fascination with history, and one of the most tangible ways to connect with it is by owning a piece of it. From …
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