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People used breadcrumbs to erase their mistakes before erasers were invented.

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Before erasers, people would use lumps of bread to erase their mistakes. As you might expect, these "erasers" were ineffective because they, like all bread, were susceptible to mold and rot.

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chia seed

Chia seeds contain 5g of fiber per tablespoon.

Dust mites

Dust mites cannot be avoided.

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Rio de Janeiro is not the capital city.

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Did you Know? Abraham Lincoln Was Also a Licensed Bartender

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The marine lamprey is thought to have originated in the Atlantic rather than the Great Lakes.

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A few conspiracy ideas have proven to be correct.

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Queen Victoria survived eight assassination attempts

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Around 18 dynasties ruled over south India

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Budapest has a hidden underground world.

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Weather reporters maybe pigeons.

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Did you Know? The Taj Mahal was camouflaged as a bamboo stockpile during WWII.

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Nobody knows what Viking truly means.

Fragrant Harbour

'Fragrant Harbour' is what Hong Kong signifies.

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Hiccups protect the lungs from the absence of gills.

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In the summer, the Eiffel Tower grows six inches taller.

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Some trees emit chemicals that attract enemies of their enemies.

METALS

METALS WERE USED IN TRUMPETS AS EARLY AS 1500 BCE.

fibre optics.

A Hong Kong professor devised fibre optics.

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The first time the word "passport" appears in the Bible?

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Fun Fact about Oscar Maths

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Pet Rats Sold Big After Ratatouille

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Candy Corn was originally called Chicken Feed

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We have chocolate thanks to the Spanish

Constellations

Different Constellations Become Visible Throughout The Year

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India’s largest natural zoo “Assam State Zoo”