'X' became symbolic for a kiss because in the middle ages when alot of people were illiterate and they used to sign documents with an X and then kiss it for sincerity.
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Each year, more than 50,000 people are injured by jewelry in the U.S.
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The 'L.L.' in L.L. Bean stands for 'Leon Leonwood'.
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Music is as addictive to the brain as sex and drugs.
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Contrary to popular belief, hair does not grow back darker and thicker after it has been shaved.
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The Statue of Liberty is made out of copper. When originally built, it looked like a shiny new penny!
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The chlorine smell in swimming pools is accentuated by the chemical's reaction with impurities (like poop.)
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Since 1982, a radio frequency emanating from Russia has been broadcasting a buzzer-like sound and, periodically, an unknown voice reads orders, names, and numbers. No one knows where exactly it is coming from or what it means.
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