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Parrots

Why is There a Thriving Population of Wild Parrots in The Bronx?

Not for nothing is New York City dubbed the concrete jungle, with thousands of square miles of pavement of various types covering the city, ranging from freshly-poured and quickly graffitied cement sidewalks to cobblestones dating back to the 1800s. It is not a literal jungle, but do you know why a population of wild parrots […]

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Cryonics

How Many People Have Already Cryogenically Preserved Their Bodies?

Cryonics comes from the Greek word o kryos which means cold. It is the process of freezing and storing human remains at low temperatures hoping that resurrection will be possible in the future. But do you know how many people have already preserved their bodies cryogenically?  As of 2014, 250 corpses had been cryogenically preserved

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Yazidis

Which Religion Does Not Permit Eating Lettuce?

The health benefits of lettuce leaves include cancer prevention, neuroprotection, anxiety and stress relief, and improved sleep. In addition to these benefits, lettuce provides a steady supply of antioxidants and aids in inflammation suppression. But did you know that there is a religion that does not allow its followers to consume lettuce?  Yazidis are prohibited

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Isaac Newton

Why Couldn’t the UK Royal Society Publish Isaac Newton’s Book?

The origins of the Royal Society date back to the 1660s when natural philosophers and physicians functioned in an invisible college learning and sharing knowledge. In more modern times, the society was also responsible for publishing the work of significant scientists. But did you know they were not able to publish Isaac Newton’s book?  While

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Neanderthals

Why were Neanderthals Assumed to be Hunchbacks?

Spinal arthritis is an inflammation of the spine’s facet joints or the sacroiliac joints that connect the spine to the pelvis. It could be due to wear and tear, autoimmune disorders, infection, or even caused by other factors. But did you know that Neanderthals suffered from this illness? Neanderthals are subspecies of archaic humans that

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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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Hildegart Rodriguez Carballeira

What Happened to Hildegart Rodriguez Carballeira?

Hildegart Rodriguez Carballeira was a socialist and an activist for the sexual revolution. She was raised by her mother to be the epitome of a modern woman. Unfortunately, Hildegart did not make it past the age of 18. What happened to her? Hildegart Carballeira began reading at the age of two, spoke four languages at

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