Twin brothers, separated at birth and reunited at the age of 39, were discovered to have led remarkably identical lives.

Both were named James, had childhood dogs named Toy, and had been married twice-first to women named Linda, and then to women named Betty. The brothers were also heavy smokers and even drove similar vehicles.

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In Japan, about 90 to 95 percent of mobile phones are waterproof because many people, especially the youth, use their phones while taking a bath.

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After the passing of her husband, Mary Ann Bevan had no income to support herself and her children.

She then decided to enter a contest where she won the noscript of ugliest woman'and was later hired by a circus. She endured this ridicule from the world to provide for her family.

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In Japan, the johatsu, meaning "evaporated people," choose to disappear from their lives due to family strain, work pressure, or personal reasons.

Specialized yonige-ya ("night-moving' companies) help them vanish without a trace and start a new life elsewhere.

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With minimal scientific barriers remaining, human cloning is technically closer than ever.

In 2018, Chinese scientists cloned two crab-eating macaques, Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua, marking the first successful cloning of primates and a significant step toward the feasibility of human cloning.

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Cats are perfectly capable of understanding commands, studies show. They just don't care to follow them.

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In 1996, Indian actor Suniel Shetty saved 128 Nepalese women rescued from a sex trafficking ring in Mumbai.

When the Nepalese government refused to repatriate them, Shetty bought airfare for their return and ensured their safety. He kept this act private until one survivor revealed the story 24 years later in an interview.

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Half of all plastics ever produced were made in the last 15 years.

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Many Converse sneakers have a thin felt layer on their soles, allowing them to be classified as slippers for import purposes.

This reduces tariffs from up to 37.5% for regular sneakers to 3% for slippers, resulting in significant cost savings.

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A study of nearly 75,000 adults found that staying up late is linked to higher rates of mental health disorders, regardless of one's natural sleep preference.

Going to bed before 1a.m. is recommended for better mental health.

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In Japan, drivers aged 70 and over are encouraged to display the Koreisha mark on their vehicles, signaling their senior status and prompting other motorists to offer extra consideration on the road.

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Oxford researchers have successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation on a scalable quantum supercomputer, marking a significant breakthrough in quantum information processing.

Their experiment enabled the transfer of logical quantum gates between separate processors, overcoming a key challenge in scaling quantum systems. This advancement lays the foundation for next-generation computing architectures capable of solving complex problems at unprecedented speeds.

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Velcro is actually a brand name, and the company has run campaigns urging people to stop using "Velcro" as a generic term.

The accurate name for the product is "hook and loop."

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After his wife was denied water by upper-caste people, Indian laborer Bapurao Tajne spent 40 days digging a well by hand.

Despite ridicule, he discovered a water source that now sustains his entire village.

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A U.S. software developer outsourced his job to a Chinese firm for a fifth of his salary.

While they completed his tasks, he spent his days browsing the internet and was repeatedly named a star employee until a security audit exposed his scheme.

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It is mandatory for all North Koreans to vote, even though there is only one candidate for each office on the ballot.

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In South Korea and Japan, typically Valentine's Day has been a time for women to present gifts to men as a sign of affection.

A month later, (March 14) men return the favour on White Day. Popular gifts include white chocolate, candy, and lingerie.

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