An Epidemic of laughing that lasted almost a year broke out in Tanganyika (now Tanzania) in 1962. Several thousand people were affected, across several villages. It forced a school to close. It wasn't fun, though — other symptoms included crying, fainting, rashes, and pain.
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Does religion matter in a relationship?
Does religion matter in a relationship?
Pablo Escobar and his son took a photo standing in front of the White house in 1981, even though he was one of the most wanted crime lords at the time.
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Tyler Moon was running a 10 mile race in 2019 with a "Jesus saves" bib when he experienced cardiac arrest, but right behind him was a registered nurse named Jesus, who helped save his life.
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We would like to wish a Happy Easter to all Christians celebrating around the world!
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In what type of role did Oprah Winfrey make her first TV appearance in the 1970s?
In what type of role did Oprah Winfrey make her first TV appearance in the 1970s?
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35%
News Anchor
23%
Actress
42%
Talk Show Host
In 1995, Elon Musk quit Standford University's Ph.D. program to cofound an internet startup with his brother, Kimbal.
They used $28,000 from their father's bank account to create a company named "Zip2." They sold the company four years later, and Elon made $22 million.
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They used $28,000 from their father's bank account to create a company named "Zip2." They sold the company four years later, and Elon made $22 million.
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Who was the first cartoon character to be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Who was the first cartoon character to be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
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Donald Duck
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Mickey Mouse
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Simba
The Word "dinner" comes from the French word "disner," which means "breakfast."
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‘Give orange me give eat orange me eat orange give me eat orange give me you’ was the longest string of words signed by Nim Chimpsky, the chimpanzee subject of an extended study into animal language in the 1970s.
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China has recorded the first human infection of the H3N8 strain of bird flu, but the country's health authority says risk of human-to-human transmission is low.
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Kabul is the capital city of which country?
Kabul is the capital city of which country?
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Iran
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Afghanistan
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Israel
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None
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Does Age difference matter in Marriage?
Does Age difference matter in Marriage?
"Never odd or even" spelled backwards is still "Never odd or even."
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In 2016, a wanted man thought his mugshot made him look terrible so he sent police a selfie and asked them to replace it.
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Does the water cycle go Clockwise or Counterclockwise for Countries above the Equator?
Does the water cycle go Clockwise or Counterclockwise for Countries above the Equator?
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Clockwise
38%
Counterclockwise
28%
It is the same
In 2013, JCPenney sold a stainless steel tea kettle that sparked controversy because of its resemblance to Adolf Hitler.
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Which is heavier 1 liter of oil or 1 liter of water?
Which is heavier 1 liter of oil or 1 liter of water?
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1 liter of oil
27%
1 liter of water
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Both have the same weight
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The Pope cannot be an organ donor because his body belongs to the church.
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