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Knowledge connoisseurs changing the world with one interesting fact at a time 📚🌍
Salt Lake City
Joined July 2009
Newborn foals are born with deciduous hoof capsules, which look like rubbery finger-like projections. Nicknamed “fairy fingers” or “golden slippers," they protect the mother during both the pregnancy and birth. Within hours they fall off naturally.🐴🐎 https://t.co/SgnPLSxrNM
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Isaac Newton served in Parliament for one year and spoke only once. He asked someone to close the window.
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Just 30 minutes of daily complaining can physically damage your brain. Listening to someone constantly complain also negatively affects brain function
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The Titanic’s chief baker survived the sinking after becoming extremely intoxicated. He said it helped him stay calm and float for hours in the freezing water. https://t.co/ObygajLYA7
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Think you know how the world works? These interesting facts sound unbelievable, but every one is is true. From nature to history, prepare to be surprised.
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In Spain, people eat 12 grapes at midnight. One grape for each month to ensure good luck.
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January 1 wasn’t always the New Year. Ancient Romans originally celebrated the new year in March.
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New Year’s Day is the most common public holiday worldwide. More countries observe it than any other holiday.
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William (Snowflake) Bentley (1865-1931) spent his life photographing snowflakes. He described snowflakes as "tiny miracles of beauty" and snow crystals as "ice flowers." Have you ever really looked at a snowflake? 📷📷 https://t.co/kIOMKXAmE3
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Warm Dr Pepper was popular in the southern United States during the 1960s. This warm, syrupy drink was thought to help with colds and other ailments. It was also a popular drink at Christmas parties. https://t.co/2OlroTICGX
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We've all heard how bad soda is for us, yet why do we still drink it? Find out why and other surprising soda facts here, including history, trivia, & more.
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The praying mantis is the only animal on earth that has one ear. Called a "cyclopean ear," this one ear allows them to hear sounds far beyond human range (e.g. bat echolcation) in a type of advanced predator-avoidance system. https://t.co/1LEp0NEtqP
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The Internet weighs almost nothing . Despite billions of users, the physical mass of electrons carrying data is tiny, about the weight of a strawberry.
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Believing in Santa Claus cultivates a child's imagination and ability to think of possibilities and potentialities. Santa is the first teacher of imagination, creativity, and thinking big 🎅 #santa #christmaseve #didyouknow #interestingfacts #santaclaus
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Scientists reconstructed St. Nicholas' face and discovered he had a healed broken nose. He likely received it during the persecutions of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. https://t.co/Lpjczvw0gw
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From a 4th-century bishop to the modern day jolly icon, Santa Claus has been cast in many different roles. Unwrap the myth with our fun Santa Claus facts.
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The answer is Germany! 16th-century Germany is where the first documented trees appeared. The trees were brought into homes as symbols of eternal life, even during the dark winter months. Early decorations included apples, nuts, paper flowers, and candles.
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Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
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The answer is Silent Night! Fun distinction: “White Christmas” is the best-selling Christmas song, but not the most recorded.
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