The pea is the oldest known vegetable.
The Oldest Vegetable
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Abraham Lincoln Is In The Wrestling Hall Of Fame
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Abraham Lincoln Is In The Wrestling Hall Of Fame
The World’s Longest Road
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The world’s longest road to walk is from Cape Town, South Africa to Magadan, Russia. It’s 22,387 km/13911 mi long. Along the way, you pass thru 17 countries, 6 time zones, & all seasons of the year.
Less Gravity In Canada
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Large parts of Canada have less gravity than the rest of the earth. This phenomenon was discovered in the 1960’s.
Never Stop Growing
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Your nose and ears never stop growing. Your soul should never stop either.
Yakhchāl
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As early as 400 BCE, Persians engineered ancient refrigerators called Yakhchāl. They enjoyed ice in the heat of the desert.
Women See More Color
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Women see 20% more color than men due to a genetic mutation.
Cows Moo With Regional Accents
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Cows Moo With Regional Accents
A Baby’s First Laugh
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The Navajo have a tradition of celebrating a baby’s first laugh. After three months babies are closely watched for their first real giggle. The person who elicits the first laugh then throws them a party.
Lemons As Antidotes
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In ancient Rome, lemons were used as an antidote to all poisons.