The first Mercedes-Benz ever.

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Before alarm clocks existed, people used nails attached to candles to ensure they woke up on time.

They knew how to calculate the burning time and placed the nail in the right position. When the candle melted, the nail would fall, make a noise, and wake its owner.

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A Man blew a small hole in his throat by holding his nose and closing his mouth while sneezing. He was in a hospital for 2 weeks.

Doctors suggest you should always let a sneeze rip.

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South Africa has no legally defined capital city. Power is shared between Cape Town (Parliament), Bloemfontein (Administrative), Pretoria (President & Cabinet) and Johannesburg (Constitutional Court).

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One of Bolivia's oldest silver mines has claimed the lives of an estimated 8 million people in the past 500 years. It is known as the "Mountain that eats men" and is still mined with picks and shovels today. Some historians estimate that up to 8 million men have died in the Cerro Rico since the 16th century, when indigenous and African slaves were forced by the Spanish to live in the tunnels they mined. Since then, the landmark, known as the "mountain that eats men", has continued to live up to its fearsome reputation.

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Otters have a pocket in their skin where they store their favorite pebbles, which they use to break the hard shells of mollusks for food.

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The Komodo dragon is the national animal of Indonesia.

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More than 2,000 nuclear bombs have been detonated in the history of mankind.

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A pregnant guinea pig may change her mind about becoming a mother, then the cubs are absorbed inside or preserved for several years.

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Japan is a mono-ethnic country; 98.4% of the total population is ethnic Japanese.

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The most expensive Christmas tree was constructed in 2010. It was worth £6,975,880($8,660,206) and was on display at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. It had 181 pieces of jewelry adorning it.

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In Scandinavian countries, parents commonly let babies nap outside in freezing temperatures, believing fresh air promotes health and longer sleep. Babies often sleep longer outdoors than indoors.

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Synsepalum dulcificum, also known as “Miracle Fruit” if consumed makes sour foods taste sweet. In the 1970’s, an attempt was made to commercialize this fruit for this very purpose, but failed. There are accusations that the sugar industry sabotaged their research to prevent loss of business.

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The only recorded case of a meteorite hitting a person.

In 1954, the Silakoga meteorite weighing almost 4 kg broke through the roof of a house in the village of Oak Grove, ricocheted off the radio and hit the sleeping Ann Hodges.

The woman was hospitalized with severe bruises to her arm and hip.

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Chinese is the most popular language in the world.

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🚶 To maintain good health and fitness, it is recommended to take about 10,000 steps daily. This activity helps to improve cardiovascular health, increase stamina and strengthen muscles. Regular walks also help reduce stress levels and improve overall health, making them an important part of an active lifestyle.

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There's a type of garlic that doesn't have separate cloves; it's just one solid piece.

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The light bulb is the universal symbol for a new idea because of Felix the Cat cartoons.

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Ostriches may reach speeds of up to 70 km/hr.

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Oysters can change from one gender to another and back again.

Oysters are a protandric species, which means that they don't remain male or female over the course of their lifetime. Instead, they change genders. With reproductive organs that contain both eggs and sperm, oysters first release sperm when they mature before switching over to eggs once they get a little older.

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There is a disorder called Body Integrity Identity Disorder where sufferers are at war with their bodies and they seek to sever limbs. Sometimes it has led people to injure themselves with guns or chain saws in desperate efforts to force surgical amputations.

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