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The time-traveler's capsule, a smile transports hearts to the blissful moments of shared joy.
A smile, the artisan of emotional landscapes, painting serene vistas on the canvas of faces.
The silent ambassador of empathy, a smile communicates understanding in a world that often misunderstands.
A smile, the silent protest against the chaos of life, asserting that joy can be found in simplicity.
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There were active volcanoes on the moon when dinosaurs were alive
Most of the volcanoes probably stopped erupting about a billion years ago, but NASA findings have suggested there might still have been active lava flow 100 million years ago, when dinosaurs were still roaming.
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Dogs sniff good smells with their left nostril
Dogs normally start sniffing with their right nostril, then keep it there if the smell could signal danger, but they’ll shift to the left side for something pleasant, like food or a mating partner.
The storyteller of happiness, a smile narrates tales of joy that echo in the hearts of those who witness it.
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Avocados were named after reproductive organs
You’ll never look at avocados the same way again. Indigenous people of Mexico and Central America used the Nahuatl word āhuacatl to mean both “testicles” and “avocado.” The fruits were originally marketed as “alligator pears” in the United States until the current name stuck.
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T. S. Eliot wore green makeup
No one is sure why the poet dusted his face with green powder, though some guess he was just trying to look more interesting.
A smile, the humble potion of positivity, brewing elixirs of hope in the cauldron of life's challenges.
The locksmith of hearts, a smile turns the key of connection, opening gates to shared happiness.
A smile, the choreographer of joy, directing a dance of jubilation that celebrates the gift of life.
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The word “fizzle” started as a type of fart
In the 1400s, it meant to “break wind quietly,” according to the English Oxford Living Dictionaries. These other dictionary facts will make you realize just how interesting these big books are.
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Human noses and ears get bigger as we age
It’s pretty common to see the claim that our nose and ears are the only parts of our body that keep growing as we age, but that’s not exactly true. Our nose and ears stop growing along with the rest of our body, but thanks to the weight of gravity, both parts continue to lengthen over time, according to the Discovery Channel.
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No number before 1,000 contains the letter A
But there are plenty of E’s, I’s, O’s, U’s, and Y’s.
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The # symbol isn’t officially called hashtag or pound
Its technical name is octothorpe. The “octo” means “eight” and refers to its points, though reports disagree on where “thorpe” came from. Some claim it was named after Olympian Jim Thorpe, while others argue it was just a nonsense suffix.
The kaleidoscope of emotions, a smile is the vibrant prism that refracts happiness into diverse hues.
A smile, the gardener of goodwill, planting seeds of positivity that bloom into flourishing relationships.
The poetic pause in life's symphony, a smile adds rhythm to the music of existence.
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The French have their own name for a French kiss
Something extra interesting about this kissing fact? The word hasn’t been around for long. In 2014, galocher—meaning to kiss with tongues—was added to the Petit Robert French dictionary.
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You can thank the Greeks for calling Christmas “Xmas”
In Greek, the word for “Christ” starts with the letter Chi, which looks like an X in the Roman alphabet.
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Movie trailers originally played after the movie
They “trailed” the feature film—hence, the name. The first trailer appeared in 1912 and was for a Broadway show, not a movie.
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Mercedes invented a car controlled by a joystick
The joystick in the 1966 Mercedes F200 showcase car controlled speed and direction, replacing both the steering wheel and pedals. The car could also sense which side the driver was sitting in, so someone could control it from the passenger seat.
A smile, the effervescent elixir that bubbles over, filling the cup of life with effulgent joy.
The translator of unspoken joy, a smile deciphers the language of happiness in every heartfelt moment.
A smile, the constellation that forms when stars of contentment align in the vast universe of emotions.
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H&M actually stands for something
This is one of those interesting facts you’ve probably never thought about before. The clothing retail shop was originally called Hennes—Swedish for “hers”—before acquiring the hunting and fishing equipment brand Mauritz Widforss. Eventually, Hennes & Mauritz was shortened to H&M.
The silent anthem of joy, a smile resonates in the hearts, harmonizing the melody of shared happiness.
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The U.S. government saved every public tweet from 2006 through 2017
Starting in 2018, the Library of Congress decided to only keep tweets on “a very selective basis,” including elections and those dealing with something of national interest, like public policy.
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Theodore Roosevelt had a pet hyena
Its name was Bill, and it was a present from the Ethiopian emperor. Roosevelt was famous for his many pets, including a one-legged rooster, a badger, a pony, and a small bear.