"Rattlesnakes historically rattled in order to make themselves known to hoofed animals that may step on them. Because of their ability to stay hidden and safe from humans, they’re slowly evolving to lose their rattlers."
"Cheese was discovered by ancients who were travelling with milk in the stomach linings of animals."
"For $275, you can get a pill that will turn your poop gold."
“An Air Canada flight was asked by Australian authorities to investigate an emergency beacon. The plane, with 270 people, flew at 4000 feet as crew and passengers used binoculars to locate a stranded sailor, who was later rescued by police. The flight landed safely in Sydney, 90 minutes delayed. “
"A 2011 study showed that people with high social anxiety tend to have high empathy as well."
"RIchard Branson bought an island when he was just 28. It was listed at 6,000,000 bucks, but he negotiated it down to 180,000!"
"Being a gondolier in is one of the most sought after jobs in Venice. In order to be one, you have to have been born in Venice, go through over 400 hours of training, and be lucky enough to have one of only 425 licenses in the city."
"Adult colouring books have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and help with patients who are recovering from a stroke."
"Theoretically, it is possible for us to live much longer on average with the right genetic coding. Jeanne Calment of France lived to be over 122 years old."
"Isaac Newton was a member of the UK parliament. His only documented contribution was asking someone to shut the window as he was cold."
"In ‘The Matrix Reloaded’ Trinity hacks a computer at one point. The way in which she achieves it is actually accurate, according to hackers."
"When the CIA was experiementing with mind-control in the 60s, a patient was on a 174 day-long acid trip."
"In 1839, 19,000 British troops fought against 200,000 Chinese troops during the first Opium War. The British had only 69 casualties, and the Chinese had over 20,000. This war marked the start of what is known as ‘The Century of Humiliation’ for China."
"It is due to the Greek words for love (phileo) and brother (adelphos), that Philadelphia is known as the city of Brotherly Love."
"Marshal Ferdinand Foch said of the Treaty of Versailles: “This is not a peace. It is an armistice for twenty years.”
WWII would break out 20 years and 65 days later."
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