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A WHOLE fish has been used to make candles.

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Eulachon or "candlefish" are two names for it. This fish can be used as a candle due to its high-fat content.

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One of the reasons South Africa has 11 official languages is because of Afrikaans.

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Lack of exercise and obesity are the two major environmental variables for insulin resistance (and type 2 diabetes).

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Did you Know? Who are The Top Oscars Winners

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41% of the British population sleep in the foetal position

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THE LARGEST EU CANDLE PRODUCER IS POLAND

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Did you know.... Life Under the Seafloor

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Did you Know? Dogs can assist their owners in living longer lives.

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Did you Know? Brazil is the biggest producer of coffee.

Malta

Malta has three official languages.

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Bali is actually made up of four islands.

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The center of Spain

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Did you know.... India received its first convertible.

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The world's shortest train track

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Stonehenge is associated with an Arthurian legend.

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Uranus has an unusual rotation and tilt.

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Dr. Wayne Coates rediscovered chia in the 1990s.

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A well-maintained porcelain piece can last over 1,000 years!

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The Harissa people's homeland

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Kimchi Refrigerators Exist.

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Silent  Oscar winner

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Myanmar has a number of travel restrictions for tourists

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Barbie was created by an engineer.

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The jury is still out on whether those who believe in conspiracy theories may be persuaded to change their beliefs.

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Prior to being used worldwide, silk was first created in ancient China.

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Grog was the pirate's preferred beverage.