In 2015, two strangers sat next to each other on a flight and noticed they look identical.

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In Hong Kong, a wife has the right to strangle an abusive husband with her bare hands. However, you can't use any of the items.

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Independence from Britain is celebrated somewhere in the world, on average, once in every seven days.

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It is possible to kill yourself in your sleep.

This condition is called parasomnia pseudo-suicide.

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In Japan, drivers aged 70 and above are encouraged to display the Kōreisha mark (高齢者マーク), also known as the "aged driver sign," on their vehicles.

This symbol serves as a courteous reminder for other motorists to provide additional time and space, acknowledging the driver's senior status. While displaying the Kōreisha mark is voluntary for those aged 70 to 74, it becomes mandatory at 75.

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In 1987, Steve Rothstein bought a $250,000 AAirpass from American Airlines, allowing unlimited first-class travel.

He took over 10,000 flights, costing the airline $21 million, leading to the pass's termination in 2008 due to alleged misuse.

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Dean Karnazes has a unique physiological ability to clear lactic acid efficiently, enabling him to run 350 miles nonstop in under 81 hours without needing sleep.

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Bedtime procrastination is a psychological phenomenon where a person stays up late in order to feel like they have some time to themselves.

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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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Fresh snow makes everything quieter by absorbing sound.

The air trapped between snowflakes reduces vibrations, which is why it feels so peaceful when it snows.

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A Man called Michel Lotito was known as Monsieur "Mouth" Mangetout ("Mr. Eat-All") for his deliberate consumption of indigestible objects.

During his career he had eaten 18 bicycles, 15 shopping carts, 7 TV sets, 6 chandeliers, 2 beds, 1 pair of skis, 1 computer, 1 Cessna 150 light aircraft, 1 waterbed, 500 metres (1,600 ft) of steel chain, 1 coffin (with handles), 1 Guinness award plaque and 45 door hinges.

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Our Fingers and palms are covered with more than 100,000 tiny holes (sweat pores) that are constantly releasing fluid.

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Toronto firefighter Danny Filippidis vanished during a skiing trip in New York, only to reappear six days later nearly 3,000 miles away in Sacramento, California.

He had no memory of how he got there and was still wearing his ski gear, carrying only a credit card and no identification.

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There exists a device called Kissenger that allows long-distance couples to share a kiss by simulating the sensation through pressure-sensitive sensors attached to a phone.

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In 2013, the mayor of Bogota hired 420 mime artists to shame traffic violators into driving better.

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During the Qin dynasty in China, the penalty for being late to government jobs was death.

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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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China's high-speed bullet trains are so smooth that even at 348 km/h, a coin can remain upright on a windowsill without tipping over.

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A Ukrainian aviation engineer has developed an airplane with a detachable cabin.

In an emergency, the cabin can separate from the aircraft, deploy parachutes, and use inflatable cushions to ensure a safe landing on water or land.

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