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    Donkey Kong was Mario's pet that he'd abused. Donkey Kong kidnapped Mario's girlfriend as revenge for the mistreatment.
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    Candle Clocks
    Candle Clocks
    Before clocks, there were candle clocks that when burned, indicated the passage of periods of time. To set an alarm, you pushed a nail into the desired point and the nail would fall and clank on the metal holder.
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    When you kiss someone for the first time, you get a spike in the neurotransmitter dopamine, making you crave more.
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    People who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain - both physical and emotional.
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    The Simpsons are yellow because creator Matt Groening thought it was a good way to catch channel surfer’s attention when they saw a flash of yellow.
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    There’s a law in Canada called the “Apology Act” which prevents parties from using an apology as a statement of fault in court.
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    Turtles That Breathe through Their Butts
    Some turtles can breathe through their butts.
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    Sloths take two weeks to digest their food.
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