Because of South Park’s Scientology episode, the Church of Scientology hired people to spy on Matt and Trey to find something on them to use for blackmail. The Church became frustrated when their investigation turned up nothing but the fact that they’re pretty normal people.
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A study found that 68% experienced “phantom vibration syndrome” — a sensory hallucination where you mistakenly think your phone is buzzing.
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In 2014, a college in upstate New York started offering classes on the sociology of Miley Cyrus.
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In 2006, an Australian man tried to sell New Zealand on eBay. The starting price was $0.01 AUD and managed to reach $3000 before eBay closed the auction.
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In 1859, the largest known geomagnetic storm struck the Caribbean, causing an aurora and telegraphs could even operate without a power source.
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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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Kim Jong Un was voted Most Sexiest Man Alive by The Onion and ended up as real news in China.
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In their early careers, Sylvester Stallone and Jackie Chan both took part in porn.
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