Random Weird Facts

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    Australian Graham Barker has been collecting his own belly button fluff every day since 1984 - keeping it in storage jars.
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    Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.
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    Knocker-Up
    Knocker-Up
    Until the 1920s, there was a profession called 'knocker-up', which involved going from client to client and tapping on their windows (or banging on their doors) with long sticks until they woke up.
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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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    In Saudi Arabia, a woman reportedly may divorce her husband if he does not keep her supplied with coffee.
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    Lobster Communication
    Lobster Communication
    Lobsters communicate by peeing at each other.
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    Beer Used to Be Classed as a Soft Drink in Russia
    In 2011, Russia acknowledged beer as an alcoholic beverage. Before then, any drink under 10% volume was considered a soft drink.
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    The center of the galaxy tastes like raspberries and smells like rum, according to astronomers.
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