The chocobo in Final Fantasy was based on a real creature called a “Gastornis” that existed 45 million years ago.
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Teddy bears were named after U.S. President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt.
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If you flip a coin ten times, the odds against its coming up with the same side showing each time are 1,023 to 1.
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Chrysler built B-29's that bombed Japan, Mitsubishi built Zeros that tried to shoot them down. Both companies now build cars in a joint plant called Diamond Star.
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The "Cobra Effect" is where a solution for a problem actually makes the problem worse.
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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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Mentally doing a task makes you better at it. Your mind can barely tell the difference.
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The top sales at Walmart as a storm approaches are Pop-Tarts and beer.
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