South Korea has a different age system than we do.
Koreans are considered 1-year-old when they are born, then everyone gets one year older every New Years' day.
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Koreans are considered 1-year-old when they are born, then everyone gets one year older every New Years' day.
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A highly contagious mutated coronavirus outbreak is seen in the United Kingdom.
According to British authorities, the new virus variant is up to 70% more contagious than the previously known form. It's also spreading rapidly, especially in London and southeast England.
As a result, a wave of European countries and some beyond the continent, including Canada — are restricting travel from the United Kingdom. Researchers however, haven't said anything on its deadliness and resistance to vaccination.
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A highly contagious mutated coronavirus outbreak is seen in the United Kingdom.
According to British authorities, the new virus variant is up to 70% more contagious than the previously known form. It's also spreading rapidly, especially in London and southeast England.
As a result, a wave of European countries and some beyond the continent, including Canada — are restricting travel from the United Kingdom. Researchers however, haven't said anything on its deadliness and resistance to vaccination.
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How long did the shortest marriage last?
How long did the shortest marriage last?
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32%
24 Seconds
43%
3 Minutes
10%
50 Minutes
14%
1 Day
A Dinosaur the size of a chicken has been discovered that researchers say has features unlike anything seen before in the fossil record.
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In 2009, the University of Montreal had to abandon a study analyzing the differences between men who watch porn and men who have never watched porn because they couldn't find any men who had never watched porn.
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How many countries are there in the world?
How many countries are there in the world?
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4%
150
15%
152
14%
155
34%
157
32%
None
The most common street name in the US is "Second" street.
The second-most common is "Third" street.
The third-most common is "First" street.
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The second-most common is "Third" street.
The third-most common is "First" street.
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Two NHS workers experienced allergic reactions on Wednesday, after being injected with the new COVID-19 vaccine. The NHS workers are said to have developed symptoms of “anaphylactoid reaction” shortly after receiving the vaccine, and both have recovered after…
Some of you said you won't take the vaccine because of the side effects you are hearing and fear of effectivness of the vaccine.
While some of you said you will take the vaccine because you won't need to wear face masks again, and helps you avoid Post Covid complication.
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While some of you said you will take the vaccine because you won't need to wear face masks again, and helps you avoid Post Covid complication.
If you have a different view from those who gave us comments above make sure to let us know!
Although rare, laughter has actually been the cause of multiple deaths. The last notable case was a man who was in good health but laughed so hard while watching a 1988 comedy, his heart rate rose to an estimated 250-500 beats per minute, leading to a fatal heart attack.
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Are Cloth face masks enough to stop spread of COVID-19?
Are Cloth face masks enough to stop spread of COVID-19?
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30%
Yes they are enough
70%
No they aren't
A baby girl was born with two mouths, and she recently underwent surgery to get her twin mouth removed.
Diprosopus is an extremely rare condition that causes duplication of facial parts. This condition has only taken place 35 times since it was discovered around a century ago.
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Diprosopus is an extremely rare condition that causes duplication of facial parts. This condition has only taken place 35 times since it was discovered around a century ago.
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Which one is healthier?
Which one is healthier?
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26%
Eating two burgers
25%
Eating one burger with a side of fries
49%
It is the same
Man wins lawsuit after parents threw away his "irreplacable" porn collection.
They will have to pay their son as much as $75,000 for destroying the porn.
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They will have to pay their son as much as $75,000 for destroying the porn.
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Canadians say "sorry" so often that the country had to pass the "Apology Act" in 2009, stating that the use of the word doesn't count as an admission of guilt.
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May your holidays sparkle with moments of love❤, laughter😂, and goodwill, And may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy. May God have mercy on the sick and deceased. We wish you a happy holidays!!!!!
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Before the 19th century, "merry" meant "pleasant," while "happy" meant "lucky" or "fortunate," which is why Americans say "Merry Christmas."
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Every year on December 25th, a town in Peru celebrates "Takanakuy" where men, women, and children settle grudges from the past year by calling each other out and having fist fight. Then everybody goes drinking to numb the pain and move on to the new year.
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The Christmas tradition of leaving milk and cookies for Santa became popular in the US in the 1930s during the Great Depression. It was a way for parents to teach their kids the importance of giving in times of great economic hardships. It also taught them to be grateful for the presents they were lucky enough to receive.
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How many years did the oldest person live?
How many years did the oldest person live?
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15%
117 years
31%
122 years
29%
145 years
24%
161 years
A Man in Thailand married a dead girlfriend to fulfill his promise of love.
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