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    Pteronophobia
    Pteronophobia
    The fear of being tickled by feathers is known as Pteronophobia.
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    Interesting
    Stud Poker
    Stud Poker
    "Stud Poker" got its name when a drunk Civil War vet gambled a horse.
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    Law & Crime
    Yakuza Aid
    Yakuza Aid
    During the 1995 and 2011 Japanese Earthquakes, the Yakuza provided aid such as food, water, blankets, and diapers, much faster than the Japanese government.
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    Countries & Places
    Okay, OK
    Okay, OK
    There is a town called Okay, OK. It has a population of 600 people.
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    Animal
    World's Tallest Dog
    World's Tallest Dog
    Zeus, a Great Dane, was crowned the world's tallest dog in 2012. Measuring a whopping 1.11 meters (3'8") from shoulder to foot, he stood at an amazing 2.2 meters (7'3") in height on his hind legs.
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    Space
    Olympus Mons
    Olympus Mons
    Olympus Mons, on the planet Mars, is the tallest volcano in the Solar System at a height of 14 miles. It is nearly 3 times the height of Mount Everest.
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    Law & Crime
    Missing Plane
    Missing Plane
    In 2003, a Boeing 727-223 was stolen from an airport in Angola. Despite a worldwide search, it still has not been found.
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    Law & Crime
    Whipping Tom
    Whipping Tom
    In the late 1600s, London was plagued by an attacker who would spank his victims with a rod and shout "Spanko!" before running away.
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