In Japan, watermelons are grown into the shape of a square so they are easier to stack and transport.
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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The first foreigner to become a samurai was an African slave.
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An artist in Iowa named Patrick Acton built a complete model of Hogwarts out of matchsticks.
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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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Jon Bon Jovi has a restaurant that has no prices; guests pay whatever they can or volunteer in exchange for their meal.
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