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    In 1386, a pig in France was executed by public hanging for the murder of a child.
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    Tree Lobster
    Tree Lobster
    The Tree Lobster, once thought to be extinct, is an insect that can grow to the size of a human hand, and it can only be found on a small island of rock that is Ball's Pyramid, Australia.
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    Demodex
    Demodex
    Demodex is an arachnid that lives on the skin of almost all humans. It has no anus, and when it dies, the accumulated faeces is released.
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    Skittles and jellybeans contain crushed insect cocoons which are used to coat the candies to give them that special shine.
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    If you see an ingredients list that includes carmine, cochineal extract or natural red 4, the product contains crushed up bugs.
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    Subway Air Contains 15% Human Skin
    Scientists found that 15% of matter in the air at subway stations is human skin, from areas such as heels, belly buttons, armpits, and rear ends.
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    Your ears secrete more earwax when you are afraid than when you aren't.
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    Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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