During WWII, German prisoners of war in Canada were treated so well; that many of them didn't want to leave the country after being released
Thousands of them stayed or came back to Canada with one stating their prison was "the best thing that happened to me"
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Thousands of them stayed or came back to Canada with one stating their prison was "the best thing that happened to me"
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There's a fruit that tastes like chocolate pudding. Can we get in on this? Apparently, there's a fruit native to Central and South America called black sapote that tastes like chocolate and sweet custard.
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⚡️Question of the Day
Earth's lowest elevation on land is at the coast of the?
Earth's lowest elevation on land is at the coast of the?
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21%
Caspian Sea
68%
Dead Sea
11%
Aral Sea
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On Tuesday, the Earth, sun and moon will align to create a Blood Moon eclipse. It will be the last total lunar eclipse until 2025. Mark your calendars!
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⚡️Question of the Day
What Japanese way of cooking is based on grilled meat coated with soy sauce, mirin and sugar?
What Japanese way of cooking is based on grilled meat coated with soy sauce, mirin and sugar?
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39%
Sashimi
31%
Kakesob
30%
Teriyaki
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⚡️Question of the Day
Which language was most commonly spoken in Ancient Rome?
Which language was most commonly spoken in Ancient Rome?
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41%
Greek
12%
Italian
47%
Latin
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50 years before women were allowed to enroll into medical school, Margaret Ann Bulkley was dressed as a man for 46 years to study medicine and became her alter-ego, Dr James Barry.
It was only when she died in 1865, that her secret was exposed after 46 years of working as an army medical officer.
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It was only when she died in 1865, that her secret was exposed after 46 years of working as an army medical officer.
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⚡️Question of the Day
What bones form the toes and fingers?
What bones form the toes and fingers?
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22%
Triplex bones
36%
Pharynx bones
42%
Phalanx bones
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Most spoken languages in the world:
1. English: 1,452m speakers
2. Chinese: 1,118m
3. Hindi: 602m
4. Spanish: 548m
5. French: 274m
6. Arabic: 273m
7. Bengali: 272m
8. Russian: 258m
9. Portuguese: 257m
10. Urdu: 231m
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1. English: 1,452m speakers
2. Chinese: 1,118m
3. Hindi: 602m
4. Spanish: 548m
5. French: 274m
6. Arabic: 273m
7. Bengali: 272m
8. Russian: 258m
9. Portuguese: 257m
10. Urdu: 231m
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78% of people surveyed believe men should pay the bill on a first date.
Roughly 19% say it should be split
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Roughly 19% say it should be split
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⚡️Question of the Day
Which snake coils around its prey to kill it?
Which snake coils around its prey to kill it?
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17%
CobraPuff
18%
Rattlesnake
65%
Python
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Record setting $2 billion jackpot won by one person in Altadena, California.
The person will receive $424M after taxes.
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The person will receive $424M after taxes.
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A UK man was arrested after throwing eggs at King Charles, shouting: "This country was built on the blood of slaves."
The British kidnapped and enslaved over 3.4 million people. When the slave trade was abolished, the UK paid reparations only to slave owners.
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The British kidnapped and enslaved over 3.4 million people. When the slave trade was abolished, the UK paid reparations only to slave owners.
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⚡️Question of the Day
What is the study of human beings and their cultures?
What is the study of human beings and their cultures?
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25%
Anthology
6%
Geography
69%
Anthropology
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Singles' Day always falls on Nov. 11 because the date 11/11 represents four ones, or four singles, standing together. The name literally translates as "single sticks holiday".
Happy 11:11
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Happy 11:11
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