Siam was renamed Thailand, then re-renamed Siam, then re-re-renamed Thailand.

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In 2015, a petition was launched to rename the Australian dollar to "Dollarydoo," inspired by a 1995 episode of The Simpsons.

Supporters believed this change would boost demand for the currency and strengthen the
Australian economy.

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Certain people have a rare genetic trait allowing them to thrive on just four hours of sleep per night without adverse effects.

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LEGO once honored employees with 25 years of service by gifting them a 14-carat gold 2x4 brick, identical in size to regular pieces.

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In 1975, Grand Wizzard Theodore invented DJ scratching by accident. While mixing records at home, his mother scolded him for playing music too loudly.

This caused him to pause the record and unintentionally move it back and forth. The sound he created became the iconic DJ technique known as "scratching."

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South Korean plastic surgeons are so skilled that, people from China and Japan who visit the country for surgeries have trouble re-entering because their faces no longer match their passport photographs.

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More people speak English as a second language than as their native tongue.

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Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, located in Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture, is the world's oldest hotel.

Established in 705 AD by Fujiwara Mahito, it has been operated by 52 generations of the same family for over 1,300 years.

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A UK trial of a four-day workweek with 61 companies found that 54 continued the practice, with most making it permanent.

Employees worked fewer hours while maintaining productivity, with some companies reporting revenue growth of up to 35%. Workers also experienced improved health, less burnout, and even weight loss.

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If you are experiencing a heavy cough that doesn't seem to stop, all you have to do is raise your arms over your head it will immediately stop it.

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The word 'Muscle' is derived from the Latin word 'musculus' which means 'little mouse'. This is because flexing muscles were thought to resemble mice moving under the skin.

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Firework displays during the Chinese New Year stem from the tradition of lighting bamboo stalks on fire to ward off evil spirits, especially Nian, the evil dragon most commonly portrayed in the new year parades.

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The “Obesity Paradox” states that you are more likely to survive a heart attack if you are obese than if you were a normal healthy adult.

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Happy Epiphany to all Christians celebrating all over the world!

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Horse Yoga is practiced by a school in Argentina. Participants pose on horses lying on their backs.

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Camels can drink 50 gallons (189,27 liters) of water in 3 minutes.

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Bartenders have the 2nd highest divorce rate and the highest single percentage of all occupations.

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In Australia voting is compulsory, and citizens over 18 are fined if they do not vote.

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A clever cat in New Zealand maintained two separate homes with different owners, who were unaware of each other's existence until a vet visit uncovered the overlap. This discovery led both owners to agree on shared custody.

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