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    Animal
    When the "Elephant Whisperer" Lawrence Anthony died, a whole herd of elephants arrived at his house to mourn him.
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    Animal
    Freddie Mercury held parties with midgets carrying around trays of cocaine.
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    Weird
    Chainsaws were derived from a tool originally intended to help deliver babies
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    Health
    Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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    History
    During the Black Plague, it was thought that bad smells were the cause of the plague. "Plague Doctors" therefore wore masks with long beak-like noses stuffed with flowers or smoke to hide the smells.
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    Interesting
    Mentally doing a task makes you better at it. Your mind can barely tell the difference.
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    History
    When Charles Darwin first discovered the Galapagos Tortoises, he tried to ride them!
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    People
    In the presence of attractive women, men find running easier, take more risks, donate more money, consume more calories, and talk more.
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