In Turkish, the bird we call a Turkey is called "Hindi" ("from India"). In India, it's called "Peru." In Arabic, the bird is called "Greek chicken"; in Greek it's called "French chicken"; and in French it's called "Indian chicken." The bird is indigenous to none of these places.
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Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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In Japan, more adult diapers are sold than baby diapers.
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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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If you fart consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb.
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In the 1800's, rum was considered excellent for cleaning hair and keeping it healthy. Brandy was believed to strengthen hair roots.
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