Bras were called “breast bags” during medieval times.

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Iceland is so safe that, parents routinely leave their babies outside in their stroller for a nap.

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There's a garden in the UK dedicated to 100 plants that can kill you. Its only available to visit by booking a guided tour, and people have fainted walking around due to the fumes that some plants give off. Its classed as the most dangerous garden in the world.

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A Female politician in Texas once proposed a law, to fine men for masturbation as 'act against an unborn child'. This bill would make men get fined $100 (£78) for ejaculating anywhere outside of a sexual intercourse, or at a hospital or clinic.

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Hungry photographer deletes all photos and leaves after being denied food at wedding.

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Exercising before breakfast can burn twice as much fat, according to researchers from the University of Birmingham.

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In 1783, a boy was born with two heads. The second head was upside down, with the neck pointed straight up. Shockingly, the second head was fully functional. The boy claimed he could hear the other brain telling him things.

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Many studies suggest that premature babies are more likely to be left-handed.

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Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China nobility, because it left no mark and recovery was quick.

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White torture, often referred to as "white room torture;' is a type of psychological torture technique aimed at complete sensory deprivation and isolation. A prisoner is held in a cell that deprives them of all senses and identity. It is particularly used in Iran, however there is also evidence of its use by the Venezuelan and the United States intelligence services.

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This artist spent eight years growing a tree chair by gradually redirecting it's branches.

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Since 2010, Google has been acquiring an average of one company every week.

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A Man spent five months in prison, unaware that his bail was $2.00.

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Alligators rarely suffer from infections because they have robust immune systems

Their blood is effective against 23 strains of bacteria, and can even destroy a significant amount of HIV.

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A Falcon 🦅 was recently tracked migrating from South Africa all the way to Finland. In 42 days she flew over 10,000 km in almost straight lines, at speeds of the 230 km/day.

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