A koi fish, named "Hanako", was owned by several individuals over many years and lived to be 226 years old, dying in 1977.
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Pope Francis was once a nightclub bouncer.
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In Georgia, there is an airtight room called the Crypt of Civilization that was sealed in 1940. It contains numerous artefacts documenting what life was like at the time of sealing, and is scheduled to be opened in the year 8113 to show people of the future exactly what life was like.
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London's King's Cross railway station has a platform 9 3/4 in dedication to Harry Potter.
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The longest Monopoly game in history lasted 70 straight days.
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There is a growing sport in Berlin and London called Chess Boxing. Players alternate between a round of chess and a round of boxing until one is declared winner either by checkmate, KO, or technical stoppage.
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There's a company in China that allows you to hire someone to stand in line for you for $3-$5 an hour.
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