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Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are brother and sister.
Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are brother and sister.
People say "Bless you" when you sneeze because when you sneeze,your heart stops for a mili-sec People, Mouth Open, Sneezing, Weird Facts, Mouth, Nose, Facts About People, Amazing Facts, Handkerchief
People say "Bless you" when you sneeze because when you sneeze,your heart stops for a mili-sec
40. An epidemic of laughing that lasted almost a year broke out in Tanganyika (now Tanzania) in 1962. Several thousand people were affected, across several villages. It forced a school to close. It wasn’t fun, though — other symptoms included crying, fainting, rashes, and pain. England, Dubious, Epidemic, Phenomena, Unsolved Mysteries, Uganda, Fun Facts, Bodyguard
Tanzanian Laughter Epidemic - Clip from Laughology
40. An epidemic of laughing that lasted almost a year broke out in Tanganyika (now Tanzania) in 1962. Several thousand people were affected, across several villages. It forced a school to close. It wasn’t fun, though — other symptoms included crying, fainting, rashes, and pain.
There are around 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body. If you took them all out and laid them end to end, they’d stretch around the world more than twice. Human Body, Science Nature, Blood Vessels, The Human Body, Arteries, Medical Science, Science And Nature, Medical, Vessel
There are around 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body. If you took them all out and laid them end to end, they’d stretch around the world more than twice.
The largest snowflake ever recorded reportedly measured 15 inches across. Snow, Outdoor, Winter, Fotos, Photo, Wallpaper, Resim, Computer Wallpaper, Hd Desktop
The largest snowflake ever recorded reportedly measured 15 inches across.
Microbacterium hatanonis a bacteria found in hairspray Health, Nature, Health Tips, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus, Gut Bacteria, Canker Sore, Health And Wellness
Microbacterium hatanonis a bacteria found in hairspray
The first man to urinate on the moon was Buzz Aldrin, shortly after stepping onto the lunar surface. Star Trek, New Jersey, Man On The Moon, Apollo Space Program, Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11, Space Program, Apollo Program, Space Flight
The first man to urinate on the moon was Buzz Aldrin, shortly after stepping onto the lunar surface.
During World War II, the crew of the British submarine HMS Trident kept a fully grown reindeer called Pollyanna aboard their vessel for six weeks (it was a gift from the Russians). Ww2, British, Merchant Navy, Fleet, Royal Marines, Crew, World War Ii, Royal Navy Submarine
During World War II, the crew of the British submarine HMS Trident kept a fully grown reindeer called Pollyanna aboard their vessel for six weeks (it was a gift from the Russians).
The loneliest creature on Earth is a A whale who has been calling out for a mate for over two decades — but whose high-pitched voice is so different to other whales that they never respond. Weird, Whale, Creatures, Spelling, Random, Mistakes
The loneliest creature on Earth is a A whale who has been calling out for a mate for over two decades — but whose high-pitched voice is so different to other whales that they never respond.
Everyone has a unique tongue print, just like fingerprints. Police, Muscles, Tongue, Strong Muscles, Human Finger, Police Officer Requirements, Facts About Humans, Police Test
Everyone has a unique tongue print, just like fingerprints.
In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race, but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory. Life Hacks, Humour, Sports, Horse Facts, Interesting Facts About Horses, Saddle, Did You Know, Historical Photos, Amazing People
In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race, but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
The world’s deepest postbox is in Susami Bay in Japan. It’s 10 metres underwater. Wakayama, The Far Side, Ebt, Diver, Rest Of The World, Post Box, Alfred Hitchcock, Tourism
The world’s deepest postbox is in Susami Bay in Japan. It’s 10 metres underwater.
In a 1917 letter to Winston Churchill, Admiral John Fisher used the phrase "O.M.G." Trousers, Fisher Fc, Coming Of Age, Funny Jokes, Vintage, Winston
In a 1917 letter to Winston Churchill, Admiral John Fisher used the phrase "O.M.G."
In 1979, Japan offered new British PM Margaret Thatcher 20 "karate ladies" for protection at an economic summit. She declined. Muay Thai, Karate, China, Chinese Martial Arts, Kung Fu Clothing, Martial Arts Styles, Wing Chun, Female Martial Artists, Traditional Chinese
In 1979, Japan offered new British PM Margaret Thatcher 20 "karate ladies" for protection at an economic summit. She declined.
Jim Cummings is the voice of Winnie the Pooh. He calls sick kids in hospitals and chats with them in character. Winnie The Pooh, Winnie, I Am Awesome, Sick Kids, Laugh, Faith In Humanity Restored, Pooh
Jim Cummings is the voice of Winnie the Pooh. He calls sick kids in hospitals and chats with them in character.
The male giraffe determines a female's fertility by tasting her urine. If it passes the test, the courtship continues. Fertility, Dogs, Animals, Female Fertility, Giraffe, Behavior, Loyal Dogs
The male giraffe determines a female's fertility by tasting her urine. If it passes the test, the courtship continues.
Before she wrote The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins was a writer for Clarissa Explains it All. Roman, Atlanta, Catching Fire, Hunger Games Author, Hunger Games Series, Hunger Games Trilogy, Suzanne Collins, Clarissa Explains It All
Before she wrote The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins was a writer for Clarissa Explains it All.
In 1958, Larry King smashed into John F. Kennedy's car. JFK said he’d forget the whole thing if King promised to vote for him when he ran for president and Stay way behind me. King, Presidents, Jfk, Running For President, Larry, Car, Good People
In 1958, Larry King smashed into John F. Kennedy's car. JFK said he’d forget the whole thing if King promised to vote for him when he ran for president and Stay way behind me.
George Washington insisted his continental army be permitted a quart of beer as part of their daily rations. Founding Fathers, Portrait, Us Presidents, James Madison, Past Presidents, Great One Liners, American
George Washington insisted his continental army be permitted a quart of beer as part of their daily rations.
Samuel Steel was one of the first to enroll at the college. In March 1893, he was the only member of the senior class and was set to become the first graduate of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. At the time, Las Cruces was still a part of the Wild West, and just months before commencement, Steel was shot during a “hold-up killing” by an “intoxicated cowboy.” History, Alumni, The Fosters, Mechanic, New Mexico, College, Samuel
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Samuel Steel was one of the first to enroll at the college. In March 1893, he was the only member of the senior class and was set to become the first graduate of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. At the time, Las Cruces was still a part of the Wild West, and just months before commencement, Steel was shot during a “hold-up killing” by an “intoxicated cowboy.”
Before Stephen Hillenburg created SpongeBob SquarePants, he taught marine biology. Animation, Stephen Hillenburg, Lawton Oklahoma, Stephen, Patrick Star, Spongebob Patrick, The Creator, Spongebob Squarepants, New Spongebob
Before Stephen Hillenburg created SpongeBob SquarePants, he taught marine biology.
Winston Churchill's mother Lady Randolph Churchill was born in Brooklyn. Lady, Sons, Portraits, Mother, Brother, Famous People, Jerome, Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill's mother Lady Randolph Churchill was born in Brooklyn.
If you open your eyes in a pitch-black room, the color you'll see is called 'eigengrau.' Places, Eyes, Open Your Eyes, Facts, Amazing
If you open your eyes in a pitch-black room, the color you'll see is called 'eigengrau.'
Before settling on the Seven Dwarfs we know today, Disney also considered Chesty, Tubby, Burpy, Deafy, Hickey, Wheezy, and Awful. Disney, Disney Characters, Disney Films, Walt Disney, 7 Dwarfs, Seven Dwarfs, All Disney Movies, Cartoon Characters
Before settling on the Seven Dwarfs we know today, Disney also considered Chesty, Tubby, Burpy, Deafy, Hickey, Wheezy, and Awful.
For one day in 1998, Topeka, Kansas, renamed itself "ToPikachu" to mark Pokemon's U.S. debut. Iphone, Pikachu, Pokémon, Pikachu Wallpaper, Pika, Pokémon Y, Pokemon Funny, Free Anime, Pokemon
For one day in 1998, Topeka, Kansas, renamed itself "ToPikachu" to mark Pokemon's U.S. debut.
For $45, the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing will sell you a 5-lb bag with $10,000 worth of shredded U.S. currency. Bags, Fire Starters, Dollar, Quick, Us Dollars, Shopping, Bag, Gag Gifts, Wealth
For $45, the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing will sell you a 5-lb bag with $10,000 worth of shredded U.S. currency.
In Peanuts in 1968, Snoopy trained to become a champion arm-wrestler. In the end, he was disqualified for not having thumbs. Cartoon, Snoopy, Comics, Wrestler, Champion, Cartoons
In Peanuts in 1968, Snoopy trained to become a champion arm-wrestler. In the end, he was disqualified for not having thumbs.
The term "lawn mullet" refers to a neatly manicured front yard with an unmowed mess in the back. Lawn, Lawns, Front Yard, Yard, Outdoor Power Equipment, Term
The term "lawn mullet" refers to a neatly manicured front yard with an unmowed mess in the back.
Asperger syndrome is named for Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger, who described it in 1944. He called his patients "Little Professors." Adhd, Aspergers Syndrome, What Is Aspergers, Aspergers, Asperger, Pediatrician, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Spectrum Disorder
Asperger syndrome is named for Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger, who described it in 1944. He called his patients "Little Professors."
Brenda Lee was only 13 when she recorded "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." Vintage Christmas, Films, Anderson, Brenda Lee, Albums, Christmas Music Songs, Christmas Movies
Brenda Lee was only 13 when she recorded "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree."