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Fake Sri Lankan Handball

How Did A Fake Sri Lankan Handball Team Make Their Way to A Tournament in Germany?

Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball with their hands intending to throw it into the opposing team’s goal. A standard match consists of two 30-minute halves, with the team scoring the most goals winning. But did you know that in 2004, a controversial event occurred […]

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Moxie

What is the Oldest Bottled Soft Drink in the US?

Dr. John Pemberton sold the first glass of Coca-Cola on May 8, 1886, at Jacobs’ Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta. In its first year, Coca-Cola was a new refreshment, serving nine drinks on a daily basis. But do you know what the oldest bottled soft drink brand was available in the US? Moxie is the country’s

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Kangal-Dog-Breed

Why Did A Conservation Fund Import Turkish Kangal Dogs to Nambia and Kenya?

Namibia and Kenya are homes to one of the world’s last remaining populations of cheetahs. However, cheetahs have decimated livestock herds for years, resulting in a bloody human-wildlife conflict that has further endangered the already vulnerable species. But did you know why a conservation Fund imported Turkish Kangal Dogs to Nambia and Kenya? The Cheetah

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Sinaloa Cartel

How Much Money Does the Sinaloa Cartel Make in a Year?

The Sinaloa Cartel is an international criminal organization and is one of the world’s most powerful drug-trafficking syndicates. Its headquarters are located in Culiacán, Sinaloa state, Mexico. Its roots can be traced back to the Guadalajara cartel, which was one of Mexico’s most powerful crime syndicates in the early 1980s. But do you know much

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Costco

Why is it Difficult to Get a Costco Membership in the UK?

Costco is well-known for carrying high-quality American brands and offering a money-back guarantee. Members can also shop for private label Kirkland SignatureTM products that are equal to or better than national brands, such as juice, cookies, coffee, housewares, luggage, clothing, and detergent. But did you ever wonder why getting a Costco membership in the UK

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South of the border

What is the South of the Border Attraction?

North Carolina and South Carolina are bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and South Carolina to the south, and Tennessee to the west. Raleigh is the state’s capital, and Charlotte is its largest city. But did you know about the attraction on the southern border between North and

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Pentagon

Why Has the Pentagon Never Passed a Financial Audit?

A financial audit is an objective examination and evaluation of a company’s financial statements to ensure they are a fair and accurate representation of the transactions they claim to represent. However, did you know that a government section in the United States consistently fails its financial audits? The Pentagon serves as the U.S. Department of

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Pizza Hut

Which Restaurant Chain was the Largest Purchaser of Kale in The United States?

Kale or leaf cabbage is a nutritional superstar packed with different micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. This leafy green became quite popular in the 1990s. Joshua McFadden started using kale in his salad, and the rest is history. But did you know, that there is one restaurant chain that is known to purchase the most amount

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John Gotti

Why is John Gotti Known as The Teflon Don?

Mafia boss, John Gotti, dubbed the Teflon Don, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty on 14 charges of murder, conspiracy, and racketeering. Hundreds of Gotti followers stormed a federal courthouse in Brooklyn moments after his sentence was given, overturning and smashing cars before being driven back by police reinforcements. But why

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poptabs

How Valuable Are Pop Tabs?

The flip-top on aluminum cans is known as a pop tab. You can find them on soda cans, sparkling water cans, and a variety of other beverage cans. You can also collect tabs from soup, fruit, vegetable, and pet food cans. But how much money will you get if you recycle it? Charities that collect

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