If you put two straws in your mouth, one inside a drink and one outside it, you won't be able to drink through either straw.
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In 1386, a pig in France was executed by public hanging for the murder of a child.
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Nicole Kidman is scared of butterflies.
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Some Chinese-made hair bands were fashioned from recycled condoms.
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There was a bear called Wojtek who was adopted by Polish soldiers during WW2. It carried ammunition, wrestled with soldiers, and drank beer.
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In Brazil, there's a species of cockroach that eats eyelashes, usually those of young children while they are asleep.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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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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