Lampo Dog

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This article tells the story of Lampo, a stray dog who was adopted by stationmaster Elvio Barlettani in 1953 at the Campiglia Marittima railway station in Italy. Lampo quickly learned the train schedules and traveled independently on the trains, often accompanying the stationmaster’s daughter to school. He became a regular traveler across Italy's rail network, always returning home by sunset.

Telling The Bees

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Telling the bees" is a Western European tradition where beekeepers inform their bees of significant events, like passings or marriages, in the household. If this custom was neglected, it was believed that the bees would stop producing honey, leave the hive, or die. While most commonly practiced in England, it has also been recorded in Ireland, Wales, Germany, and other countries.

Nils Olav

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Nils Olav III, a king penguin at Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, holds the prestigious title of colonel-in-chief of the Norwegian King's Guard. The name and ranks of 'Nils Olav' have been passed down through three penguins since 1972, with the current penguin, Nils Olav III, proudly continuing the legacy. He's not just a mascot, but an honorary military figure. More about this royal penguin in this Wikipedia article.

List Of Animals Awarded Human Credentials

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This article covers animals awarded human credentials, often through fraudulent diploma mills or as a humorous gesture. Some instances, like a cat's degree, led to fraud investigations. Mock degrees, such as the "dogtorate" given to a dog by UNSW, are excluded.

Chicken Or The Egg

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The classic "chicken or egg" dilemma asks, "Which came first?" It's based on the fact that chickens hatch from eggs, but those eggs are laid by chickens. This metaphor is used to describe situations where it’s tough to figure out which event caused the other. Plutarch even posed this question in the 1st century CE! You can read more about it in the Wikipedia article on the chicken and egg dilemma.

List Of Missing Treasures

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This is a list of famous treasures that are currently lost or missing, with some of them being surrounded by myths or uncertainty about their existence.

Timeline Of The Far Future

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Although the future is uncertain, current scientific knowledge in fields like astrophysics, particle physics, evolutionary biology, plate tectonics, and sociology allows for broad predictions about long-term events - this article is about that. These areas help us understand how stars, planets, matter, life, continents, and human societies evolve over time.

Spite House

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A spite house is a building designed (or heavily altered) to annoy neighbors or anyone with a stake in nearby land. Since living in them isn’t the main goal, these houses often feature odd, impractical designs meant purely to irritate! You can learn more about these quirky structures in the Wikipedia article on spite houses.

Human

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There's a Wikipedia page about humans, which isn't that strange. What's odd is that it's written in the third person, making it sound like it's describing us from an alien's perspective: "Humans (Homo sapiens) are the most common species of primate, known for their hairlessness, ability to walk on two legs, and advanced intelligence. With large brains, humans excel in problem-solving, tool-making, and creating complex societies." Want to read more from this out-of-this-world viewpoint? Read the full article on Wikipedia.

Lists Of People Who Disappeared

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Lists of people who have gone missing include those whose locations remain unknown or whose passing haven't been confirmed with little information available about what happened to them. Uncover more about these mysterious disappearances in this Wikipedia article.

Gombe Chimpanzee War

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The Gombe Chimpanzee War, or Four-Year War, was a violent conflict between two chimpanzee communities in Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park from 1974 to 1978. Initially part of the same group, the Kasakela community split, with a faction forming the Kahama group. This division was observed by researcher Jane Goodall in 1974, marking the beginning of the conflict.

Dublin Whiskey Fire

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This article discusses the Dublin whiskey fire, which occurred on June 18, 1875, in the Liberties area of Dublin. The fire itself lasted one night, causing significant damage, with whiskey spilling through the streets and resulting in 13 fatalities from alcohol poisoning. The article highlights the unusual circumstances of the fire, where people drank the potent whiskey that flowed through the streets after casks exploded, leading to the deaths, while none were caused by direct contact with the fire.

Toilet Paper Orientation

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The debate over whether toilet paper should hang over or under the roll has sparked opinions on aesthetics, ease of use, cleanliness, and more. This issue was even discussed in a 1977 Ask Ann Landers column, which became one of her most popular topics. The "toilet paper orientation" debate is also used in sociology to teach social constructionism.

List Of Last Words

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A person’s final words, often captured in their last moments, are sometimes remembered due to their fame or the interest in the statement itself. Those facing illness may struggle to speak clearly, and their last words might not be recorded or considered significant. Even when recorded inaccurately, these words can still become an important part of history or reflect cultural views on the end of life. You can read more about this in the Wikipedia article on last words.

Great Tea Race Of 1866

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This article details the Great Tea Race of 1866, a competitive event where clippers racing to deliver tea from China to Britain captured public attention. The race featured close finishes, with the ship Taeping narrowly winning by 28 minutes over Ariel after a 14,000-mile journey. Factors like steam tug assistance and tidal conditions at Gravesend played a crucial role in the outcome. The top three ships arrived within 99 days, with Serica finishing an hour later.

Dancing Plague Of 1518

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The article discusses the dancing plague of 1518, a mysterious event in Strasbourg, Alsace, where hundreds of people danced uncontrollably for weeks. Occurring from July to September, the cause remains debated, with theories ranging from mass hysteria to ergot poisoning. The event has intrigued historians due to its unusual nature and impact on the community.

Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic

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The Tanganyika laughter epidemic of 1962 was a case of mass hysteria, also known as mass psychogenic illness (MPI), that reportedly took place in the village of Kashasha, near Lake Victoria in what is now Tanzania. The event involved widespread uncontrollable laughter affecting the local population.

Cow Tipping

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Cow tipping is the supposed act of sneaking up on a sleeping cow and knocking it over for fun. While it sounds like a wild rural adventure, cow tipping is mostly considered an urban legend, with many dismissing it as exaggerated stories. The idea that country folks engage in such antics out of boredom is just a stereotype. The whole concept seems to have popped up in the 1970s, though myths about animals being unable to get back up date back to Roman times. For more on this quirky topic, check out the Wikipedia article on cow tipping.

List Of Common Misconceptions

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This list of common misconceptions presents corrections to widely held but false beliefs. These misconceptions typically stem from myths, stereotypes, or misunderstandings of science and often become part of popular culture or urban legends. Want to bust more myths? Dive into this fun Wikipedia article for the full scoop!

Last Meal

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This Wikipedia article is about prisoner's final meal - traditional ritual before their fate is carried out. In many places, the prisoner is allowed to choose their last meal, within certain limits.

Laws Of Holes

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The law of holes is a metaphorical adage that advises, "If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging," meaning it's best to stop worsening a bad situation. The second law adds, "When you stop digging, you are still in a hole," highlighting that stopping doesn’t immediately resolve the problem.

List Of Lists Of Lists

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This list of lists features articles that themselves contain lists of other lists. Each page serves as an index to various lists on a particular subject.

Phoenix Lights

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This article covers the Phoenix Lights, a series of unexplained aerial phenomena observed in the skies over Arizona and Nevada on March 13, 1997. These mysterious lights were widely seen and have since become a notable event in UFO history.

List Of Unexplained Sounds

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This article provides a list of mysterious or previously unidentified sounds. It includes NOAA sound files that have been sped up by at least 16 times to make them more understandable, shifting the frequencies from infrasound to a range that is easier to hear and analyze.

List Of Entertainers Who Passed During A Performance

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This article discusses instances where entertainers have passed away during live performances or while recording. It provides a list of such events, excluding passings related to stunt persons, which are categorized separately.