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Did You Know… The “Cat” Who Has Lifetime Earnings of $80 billion

Did You Know… The “Cat” Who Has Lifetime Earnings of $80 billion

Welcome to the world of Hello Kitty.
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Martin Bradshaw
Did You Know… Odd Law About Carrying Ice Cream Cones In Your Pocket?

Did You Know… Odd Law About Carrying Ice Cream Cones In Your Pocket?

Don’t carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket
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Dr James Smith
Did You Know… In Japan Work Controls Your Weight?

Did You Know… In Japan Work Controls Your Weight?

If you work in Japan your employer, by law has to keep an eye on your weight and measurements
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Dr James Smith
Did you know … about the great cheese robbery in Wisconsin?

Did you know … about the great cheese robbery in Wisconsin?

This can only happen in Wisconsin, the cheese capital of the United States
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Susan Fourtané
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Did You Know… Fascinating Fun Cheese Rolling In England?

Did You Know… Fascinating Fun Cheese Rolling In England?

One glorious British tradition, that people from all over the World travel to take part in
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Dr James Smith
DID YOU KNOW … THERE’S A MIDLAND TOWN THAT ONCE HAD TWO TOWN HALLS?

DID YOU KNOW … THERE’S A MIDLAND TOWN THAT ONCE HAD TWO TOWN HALLS?

As I am a temporary resident of Tamworth (England) I decided to read up about the history of the town. It has a medieval castle — which…
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Patricia O'Neill
Did you know … a village in the U.K. looks like Italy?

Did you know … a village in the U.K. looks like Italy?

This village in Wales looks like a replica of a village in the Italian Riviera
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Susan Fourtané
Did You Know…The Beautiful Mona Lisa Wasn’t Always Famous?

Did You Know…The Beautiful Mona Lisa Wasn’t Always Famous?

The Mona Lisa hasn’t always been so famous
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Dr James Smith
Did You Know…the Hidden Side of Working in Japan?

Did You Know…the Hidden Side of Working in Japan?

Mandatory Unpaid Overtime, Pentalties and Black Company Culture
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Rosario Licodia
Did You Know… A U.S. Penny Costs More to Make Than It Is Worth?

Did You Know… A U.S. Penny Costs More to Make Than It Is Worth?

Will the humble penny survive?
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Martin Bradshaw
Did You Know… Solving Treasure Hunt Books Is an Actual Hobby?

Did You Know… Solving Treasure Hunt Books Is an Actual Hobby?

Solve clues for real prizes, but better yet — real adventure!
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Elle M. Athens
Did you know…Trick-or-treating Wasn’t Always About Candy?

Did you know…Trick-or-treating Wasn’t Always About Candy?

Let’s go a-tripping down the medieval lane!
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Nanya Sands
Did You Know… You Can Cuddle Pigs In Japan’s Special Cafés?

Did You Know… You Can Cuddle Pigs In Japan’s Special Cafés?

Japan has some interesting ways
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Dr James Smith
Did You Know… Daylight Savings Wasn’t Introduced to Help Farmers

Did You Know… Daylight Savings Wasn’t Introduced to Help Farmers

It’s a myth!
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Fran Holly ✨
Did You Know… There is a Museum Dedicated to Failure

Did You Know… There is a Museum Dedicated to Failure

Celebrating the importance of failure in our lives!
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Martin Bradshaw
Did You Know… Vikings Used Fungus and Urine to Start Fires ?

Did You Know… Vikings Used Fungus and Urine to Start Fires ?

Fomes fomentarius was widely used in much of Europe
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Vignesh
Did you Know…A fungus more expensive than gold?

Did you Know…A fungus more expensive than gold?

A strange creature, half fungus half caterpillar and its benefits.
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Bambboo Devi
Did you know … Wisconsin has produced more cheese than any other state in the U.S. since 1910?

Did you know … Wisconsin has produced more cheese than any other state in the U.S. since 1910?

Could we say Wisconsin is the cheesiest state?
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Susan Fourtané
Did you know… Something None Of Us Actually Know?

Did you know… Something None Of Us Actually Know?

“When Pigs Fly” — is an unknown origin mystery!
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Nikki A
Did You Know… People Ate Arsenic As Skin Care!

Did You Know… People Ate Arsenic As Skin Care!

It’s no joke. This fatal poison was once a top beauty product!
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HERZ magaZine
Did You Know… Japan Has a God of the Toilet?

Did You Know… Japan Has a God of the Toilet?

The Japanese have some great life philosophies, cleaning the toilet is one of them
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Dr James Smith
Did you know … each Italian city has a speciality gelato?

Did you know … each Italian city has a speciality gelato?

Seasonal flavours, healthier, and more delicious than ice-cream
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Susan Fourtané
Did You Know… a Tyre Company Rates the World’s Finest Restaurants?

Did You Know… a Tyre Company Rates the World’s Finest Restaurants?

Michelin Stars — The Oscars of the Culinary World
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Rajul Saxena
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