The bear is in the details. If it wrecks cars like a bear, walks like a bear, and talks like a bear, is it a bear? Most likely not, because bears don’t talk. Insurance scammers, however, do. Three Southern California residents have been found guilty of an outlandish (but admittedly creative) insurance fraud scheme. They …
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Growing up without internet is a thing of generations past. There are so many things that kids today and in the future will never know. Portable music meant CDs or cassettes and of course the Sony Walkman were essential. TV guides mattered and people checked schedules to know what shows were airing and when. You …
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Farts are inherently funny. No matter how highbrow you are, you have to admit — at one point or another, you’ve giggled because somebody let one rip. But not every toot is a laughing matter. In several cases, passing gas has resulted in more or less serious consequences. It has caused public condemnation, gotten somebody …
Getting something stolen from you is always bad. At the mildest, you lose something worth money; at worst, something completely irreplaceable might be taken from you. Something like your penis, perhaps. Tanzania is experiencing a mind-boggling epidemic of genital theft. The issue has become so serious that dozens of people have been arrested. However, those …
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There are so many avocado fun facts like how much water it really takes to farm avocados. But then again, that’s not really a fun fact. Avocado farming requires a significant amount of water. Avocados are toxic to certain pets, including dogs and birds, if consumed in large amounts. Despite trends, avocados have been a …
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There’s nothing wrong with pulling a little prank. But it’s just good form to clean up after the joke to show you’re not actually doing anything malicious. Nobody apparently told that to the Canadian college students who left a Volkswagen Beetle hanging upside down from a cliff face. In late March, a bright red Beetle …
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It’s so easy to learn about foreign peoples and cultures these days. You can read first-hand descriptions in books or on the internet, watch endless videos about far-off places, and even see them yourself on Street View. Back in the day, traveling to distant lands was both a luxury and a dangerous undertaking that few …
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Do you think you know these facts about chandeliers? If there’s something missing, tell us about it in the comments! Chandeliers date back to medieval times, with the earliest versions appearing in churches and castles around the 14th century. These early chandeliers were typically made of wood and held candles. By the 18th century, crystal …
Accusing someone of any crime is no laughing matter. But if you claim a person is a murderer, you’d better have some strong, hard facts to back it up. As it turns out, tarot cards aren’t sufficient proof in a murder case. In 2022, four University of Idaho students were killed in what has become …
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Do you know about the bountiful benefits of rain? Like how wonderful it is for our mental health? Replenishes Freshwater Sources Rain refills rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, maintaining the water supply for drinking, agriculture, and industry. Supports City Water Systems Rainwater harvesting systems collect rain for reuse in homes and cities. Recharges Groundwater It seeps …