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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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For the Oxford English Dictionary, J.R.R. Tolkien researched the word etymologies.

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The first Arab country to outlaw polygamy.

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Six months before your passport expires, renew it.

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Buddha wasn’t chubby

LABROSONES

LABROSONES, A TERMINAL USED FOR BRASS INSTRUMENTS, MEANS "LIP-VIBRATED INSTRUMENTS."

Kimchi

Kimchi was once made without the chillies

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Did you know? Because of Tiana, about 50 children were admitted to the hospital.

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Why was Ambedkar unhappy with the Indian Constitution?

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There are a lot of strange dictionaries out there.

 death

"Comfortable hole, bye," a gorilla says in response to a query about death.

George Cross.

Malta received the George Cross.

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Did you heard the most Memorable Oscar Speech

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The world's strongest natural textile, according to legend, is silk.

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Did you Know? Thor has a half-brother called Atum in addition to Loki.

Vision Boards

Vision Boards Clarify Your Goals

Pancreatic cell

Pancreatic cell damage is the cause of diabetes.

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Pigeons can recognise their own images.

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Did you Know? Greece is the biggest producer of Olives

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Fun Fact! Lara's decorating skills will melt your face off.

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Did you Know? The Batagaika Crater is the result of human folly.

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It may also aid with weight loss indirectly.

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Greeks once resided there.

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Solar System Scaling

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Did you Know? Do you know about the largest Christmas Gift.

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The Bell Jar' was originally rejected by publishers.