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In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.

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10 years ago

Main Spongebob Characters Inspired by Seven Deadly Sins

Each of the main characters in Spongebob Squarepants was inspired by one of the seven deadly sins.

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10 years ago

John F. Kennedy Gave His $100k/Yr Salary to Charity

John F. Kennedy rejected his presidential salary of $100,000 a year and donated it to charity instead.

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10 years ago

Man Struck by Lightning 3 times, Then His Gravestone Was Struck

During his lifetime, a man named Walter Summerford was struck by lightning three times. After his death, his gravestone was also struck.

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10 years ago

Sesame Street's Scariest Episode Never Aired Again

In 1976, an episode of Sesame Street was aired that scared kids so much, they've refused to air it ever since.

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10 years ago

Australia's Prime Minister in 1967 Went Swimming and Was Never Found

In 1967, Australia's Prime Minister, Harold Holt, decided to go swimming one day and was never seen again.

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10 years ago

Pirate Jean Lafitte Countered Governor's $500 Bounty for Him with a $5,000 Bounty for Governor

When pirate Jean Lafitte saw the governor advertising a $500 reward for his capture, Lafitte offered $5,000 for the capture of the governor.

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10 years ago

Volvo's Overseas Delivery Program

Americans buying a Volvo can get a free holiday to Sweden to test drive their new car. All costs, including airfare and shipment of the car, are covered by the Volvo Overseas Delivery program.

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