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Frank Lloyd Wright's son invented Lincoln Logs.
MIT, often cited as one of the world’s most prestigious universities, puts almost all of its course materials online for anyone to access for free.
The Silfra Fissure in Iceland is a unique dive site where divers can swim between the tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia in crystal-clear glacial waters.
Albert Einstein had mastered calculus by the tender age of 15.
The Pamukkale Thermal Pools in Turkey feature terraces of white mineral-rich pools, creating a surreal landscape against the backdrop of ancient ruins.
The El Morro National Monument in New Mexico, USA, is a sandstone promontory with petroglyphs and inscriptions reflecting centuries of human history.
Madagascar got its name when Marco Polo misspelled it. The name stuck, and the island was christened to the name in 1500.
Tom Hanks had an asteroid named after him which was called “12818 tomhanks.“
The number of stars on the EU flag doesn’t represent anything. 12 stars were chosen as a number with no political association and as a symbol of unity.
High heels are nothing new to the world. In the 18th Century, they were fashionable even for children.
The Château de Chillon on Lake Geneva's shore in Switzerland is a medieval fortress with stunning lakeside views and well-preserved historical architecture
Elephants think people are cute, the same way people think puppies or kittens are cute.
Cats which have blue eyes for the duration of their lives are likely to be deaf.
The manager of Guinness started the Guinness Book of World Records when he got annoyed that he couldn’t find out what the fastest game bird was ever recorded.
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Peter Falk, who played "Columbo," has a glass eye.
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Barbie's full name is "Babara Millicent Roberts.
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The mother of Michael Nesmith of "The Monkees" invented whiteout.
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Isaac Asimov is the only author to have a book in every Dewey-decimal category.
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Shakespeare invented the word "assassination" and "bump."
Barry Manilow wrote many famous jingles for companies like McDonald’s, State Farm, and BandAids.
One of the smartest bird species is the magpie. They can even recognize themselves in mirrors.
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It is believed that Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.
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Adolf Hitler's mother seriously considered having an abortion but was talked out of it by her doctor.
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The shortest British monarch was Charles I, who was 4 feet 9 inches.
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Tina Turner's real name is Annie Mae Bullock.
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Beethoven dipped his head in cold water before he composed.
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President John F Kennedy could read 4 newspapers in 20 minutes.
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Bob Dylan's real name is Robert Zimmerman.
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Sigmund Freud had a morbid fear of ferns.
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Anne Boleyn, Queen Elizabeth I's mother, had six fingers on one hand.