The first foreigner to become a samurai was an African slave.
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A couple that were out walking on their property in Sierra Nevada discovered a canister containing $10 million in gold coins.
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Adam Rainer is the only person in recorded history ever to have been both a dwarf and a giant. At age 18 he measured 4 feet 8.3 inches. When he died at age 50 he measured 7 feet 8 inches.
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From the nitrogen in our DNA, to the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, to the carbon in our apple pies - all were made in the interiors of collapsing stars; we're all made of stardust.
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The world's longest traffic jam took place in Beijing, China. It was over 60 miles long and lasted 11 days.
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A study found that 68% experienced “phantom vibration syndrome” — a sensory hallucination where you mistakenly think your phone is buzzing.
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