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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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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There's a competition in Sweden called Kaninhoppning, or rabbit show jumping.
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A 4-foot walrus penis bone sold at auction in 2007 for $8,000.
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Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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In 2005, there was a TV show in Germany called “Sperm Race” where contestants’ sperm was raced towards an egg. The winner got a Porsche.
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