Nobody likes airplane seats. They’re small, the backrest is somehow never at a good angle, and leg space is something you can only dream of. But hey, there are silver linings. At least the seats aren’t usually soaked in someone’s bodily waste. Usually. A New Zealand couple on a recent Qantas flight from Bangkok, Thailand, …
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These things about winter are amazing, like the warm sun on a cold and windless day! And if you don’t agree, why do you live where it’s cold and it snows? The Ice Hear me out about the ice. As long as you’re inside, or for that matter, driving safely, ice in the winter is …
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Today, we celebrate International Hot and Spicy Food Day! Don’t feel too bad if you didn’t know about it — we weren’t aware of it being a thing, either. Despite its relative obscurity, January 16 is the day to commemorate all spices and foods that set your mouth aflame, from garlic to chili. Of course, …
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There’s nothing wrong with mild body modification — you know, a piercing here or a tattoo there. But as with so many other things, it can go much too far. Three U.K. men were recently handed prison sentences in a gruesome case concerning a subculture revolving around extreme self-mutilation. A fair warning: this story contains …
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These super fun facts about the Super Bowl are only about a month ahead of time. Do you know these stats and details about the Super Bowl? The Steelers have 16 wins in the Super Bowl. The Patriots have 19 wins. The winning team normally receives about 150 gem-encrusted Super Bowl rings for players, coaches, …
These spring break fun facts might surprise you. And remember, you don’t have to be in college to go on Spring Break! Between 1.5 and 2 million students go on spring break every year and collectively spend over one billion dollars. The number one U.S. Spring Break destination is Panama City Beach, Florida, closely followed …
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What do you think? Will you know each random fact on this list? The Milky Way galaxy is in an inevitable collision course with the Andromeda galaxy. Leaves provide food and air that allow the plant to live and grow. More people have been killed by cows rather than by sharks. The male orb weaver …
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Venturing outdoors in Florida is risky business, to say the least. If you don’t fall victim to rampaging locals, the Sunshine State’s wildlife — from alligators to bears and giant pythons — might get you. You there’s another potentially dangerous animal in Florida that you may not have known about. A horde of monkeys lurks …
Which of these facts about redheads do you know? The first one is from all the way back in 1510! The term redhead has been used since 1510. There are around 6 to 18 million redheads in the United States. Ireland has the highest amount of redheads per capita, worldwide, at 10%. Redheads make up …
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Long-reigning kings, queens, emperors, and other rulers always go down in history. Everybody knows names such as Louis XIV the Sun King, Elizabeth II, and Queen Victoria. But what about the other end of the scale? You know, the monarchs who were king for a day? Well, nobody tends to remember them precisely because they …
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