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Why Did Emilia Clarke Start the “SameYou” Organization?

Anyone who has watched the series Game of Thrones would have seen Emilia Clarke’s headstrong character, Daenerys Targaryen. Clarke’s performance in the show helped her rise to fame. But did you know that Clarke suffered from two aneurysms? Emilia Clarke survived two brain aneurysms in 2011 and has since then founded the Organization “SameYou.” The […]

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Who is Mr. Kaor?

Amid today’s advanced technology especially in the field of communication, the art of handwritten letters seem long forgotten. But did you know some enthusiasts still write and mail letters? While this may not be the case with Mr. Kaor, let’s find out why he wrote letters to the Hotel Spaander in the Netherlands. A Japanese man

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Did Hasbro Pay Sufficient Royalties to the Inventor of the “Super Soaker”?

The Super Soaker was very popular for so many years that it garnered The World’s Best Selling Toy title with almost $1 billion in sales. While Hasbro owns the Super Soaker and Nerf brand, these toys were invented by Lonnie Johnson. But did you know he was underpaid royalties for the toy and several other

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What Happened to Rebecca Twigg?

Rebecca Twigg is a former Olympian for the United States. She won several awards, including two Olympic medals. Needless to say, at the peak of her career with several product endorsements and magazine covers. But where is this wonder woman today? After winning two Olympic medals in cycling, six world championships, appearing on the cover

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Who Invented the Earmuff?

Our ears are primarily made out of cartilage due to the lack of fat and muscle; they are more sensitive to the cold and are often the first body part to respond to frigid temperatures. Because of this sensitivity, it is encouraged to use winter caps or earmuffs for protection. But did you ever wonder

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How Did Jerry and Marge Selbee Win Millions from the Lottery?

According to Lottery USA, the odds of winning in the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 out of 302.6 million, whereas the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. With these odds, people are better off saving their money for a rainy day instead of splurging it on lottery tickets. But did

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What Do You Need To Say When You Have the Hiccups?

Hiccups are basically involuntary contractions of the diaphragm. Each contraction of this muscle is followed by a sudden closure of your vocal cords which then produces the hic sound. According to the Mayo Clinic, hiccups are a result of a large meal, carbonated drinks or alcohol, or even sudden excitement. Sometimes, it could be a

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How Efficient is the Japanese Railway System?

One of the values the Japanese are known for is punctuality. This value is prevalent in Japanese society. While you may think this only applies to social or professional situations, it is even practiced in public transportation. What happens when a train comes in earlier than scheduled?  In 2017, the Tsukuba Express train operator left

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Why Did Rose O’Neal Greenhow Go to Jail?

When the Civil War started, there were strict gender roles for women. But this also worked well for those who worked as confederate spies. Authorities caught on when women started behaving unladylike. It became more difficult for women to cross state lines without being searched, which eventually led to several arrests. Women spies were rarely

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