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Penguins might just be the most romantic animals out there—they propose with pebbles! Specifically, male Adélie penguins in Antarctica have a sweet mating ritual where they search for the perfect pebble to gift to their potential mate. These little black-and-white birds waddle across rocky beaches, sometimes traveling miles, to find a smooth, shiny stone that…
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Ketchup as a cure for indigestion? Believe it or not, in the 1830s, ketchup was marketed as a medicine in the United States! A doctor named John Cook Bennett created a recipe for “tomato ketchup pills,” claiming they could treat ailments like diarrhea, jaundice, and indigestion. At the time, tomatoes were considered a health food…
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Think the Monopoly Man wears a monocle? You’re not alone—but you’re wrong! The Monopoly Man, officially named Mr. Monopoly (or Rich Uncle Pennybags), has been the mascot of the classic board game since 1936. He’s got the top hat, the mustache, and the cane, but no monocle. So why do so many people picture him…
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Here’s a wild science fact that’ll make you rethink sloths: these slow-moving tree-dwellers can hold their breath longer than dolphins! Sloths, known for their leisurely lifestyle in the rainforests of Central and South America, have a surprising superpower. They can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes, while dolphins—expert swimmers—typically need to surface for…
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Imagine a courtroom in medieval France, but the defendant isn’t a person—it’s a pig! In 1457, a sow and her piglets were put on trial in Lavegny, France, for the murder of a five-year-old boy. The bizarre case is one of history’s strangest legal moments. The pig had allegedly attacked the child, leading to his…