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The Public Fountains in Paris Flow with Free, Clean, Sparkling Water. Residents Fill Bottles to Take Home Instead of Buying Bottled Water from Stores.

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Paris is going green by becoming more bubbly. The city recently unveiled yet another sparkling water fountain, with more on the way. The Question: is the water from fountain clean and for human consumption? In Paris, there are public fountains that literally flow with free, clean, sparkling water! Instead of purchasing bottled water in stores, […]

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Airplane Toilets are Coated with Teflon. Your Poop Does Not Stick When Vacuumed Down the Toilet Because of This, and Minimal Water is Used.

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There is little doubt in most people’s minds that airplane toilets are not like other toilets. You’re not alone in wondering how airplane toilets work. Most people are interested in this, and for a good reason. But did you ever wonder why your poop doesn’t stick on the airplane toilet? Teflon coating is used on

Airplane Toilets are Coated with Teflon. Your Poop Does Not Stick When Vacuumed Down the Toilet Because of This, and Minimal Water is Used. Read More »

The Rolling Suitcase Was Not Invented Until 1972 When Bernard D. Sadow Put Wheels from a Wardrobe Onto His Suitcase and Added a Strap.

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At an airport, most people are pulling rolling luggage behind them. They are available in various sizes and are typically built to withstand the rigors of luggage transport systems. They are ideal for business travel, family visits, road excursions, and visits to cities. But when was the rolling suitcase invented? The rolling suitcase appeared in

The Rolling Suitcase Was Not Invented Until 1972 When Bernard D. Sadow Put Wheels from a Wardrobe Onto His Suitcase and Added a Strap. Read More »

There is a Secret Wing to the Museum in Naples. It Contains All the Erotic Art Found in Pompeii. The Doorway was Even Bricked Up at One Point. It was Only Fully Opened to the Public in 2000.

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When the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were unearthed from beneath volcanic ash at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius in the mid-18th century, the materials discovered revealed an aspect of the ancient world that caused great embarrassment, the cities’ fascination with erotica. But did you know that there is an entire wing in

There is a Secret Wing to the Museum in Naples. It Contains All the Erotic Art Found in Pompeii. The Doorway was Even Bricked Up at One Point. It was Only Fully Opened to the Public in 2000. Read More »

Blackpool Hitler's Resort

During World War II, Hitler Ordered the British Town of Blackpool to be Spared from Bombing as He Intended It to be His Personal Holiday Resort After Germany Had Won the War.

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We all enjoy visiting Blackpool. Since the Victorian era, when it was envisioned as a getaway destination for factory workers, the seaside resort has been a staple of the British seaside experience. Blackpool’s popularity peaked in the mid-twentieth century when it attracted millions of visitors each year and served as a hub for famous performers.

During World War II, Hitler Ordered the British Town of Blackpool to be Spared from Bombing as He Intended It to be His Personal Holiday Resort After Germany Had Won the War. Read More »

Alcatraz

Alcatraz was One of the Only Federal Prisons at the Time That Allowed Hot Showers. This was to Deter Prisoners from Acclimating to Cold Water and Escaping Through the San Francisco Bay.

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Prison facilities designed to house notorious criminals have undergone incredible evolution over the centuries. In this day and age, bars and guards are insufficient, and prison security measures are as advanced, and sometimes as primitively simple, as they can be. But did you know that Alcatraz was the only prison to have hot showers? At

Alcatraz was One of the Only Federal Prisons at the Time That Allowed Hot Showers. This was to Deter Prisoners from Acclimating to Cold Water and Escaping Through the San Francisco Bay. Read More »

Ewa Wisnierska

Ewa Wisnierska, a German Paraglider, Got Sucked Up by a Cumulonimbus Cloud. She Survived the Harsh Temperature and Oxygen Deprivation.

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She was the world’s best female paraglider, defying the odds to compete for the world champion title. However, when German national team member Ewa Wisnierska became engulfed in a massive, violent thunderstorm in the Australian savanna. But do you know what happened when the paraglider Ewa Wisnierska flew right into a storm cloud? Ewa Winierska,

Ewa Wisnierska, a German Paraglider, Got Sucked Up by a Cumulonimbus Cloud. She Survived the Harsh Temperature and Oxygen Deprivation. Read More »

34KG Pearl

A Fisherman from the Philippines Found a Pearl Weighing 34 Kilograms. It is Estimated to be Worth $100 Million. The Fisherman was Unaware of its Value and Kept the Pearl Under His Bed for 10 Years.

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The only gemstones in the world that originate from living things are pearls. These priceless gems are created by mollusks like oysters and mussels, which humanity has sought since ancient times. But did you know that a fisherman from the Philippines found the largest pearl weighing 24 kilograms? The giant pearl measures 30 cm wide,

A Fisherman from the Philippines Found a Pearl Weighing 34 Kilograms. It is Estimated to be Worth $100 Million. The Fisherman was Unaware of its Value and Kept the Pearl Under His Bed for 10 Years. Read More »

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.

There is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Alberta, Canada, called “Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.” It is Where the Aboriginal People Used to Chase Buffalos Off a Cliff.

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This is yet another cultural site on Canada’s list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This site contains the ruins of a camp, bones from American bison, and several trails. It is thought to be evidence of communal hunting in the area, which existed more than 6,000 years ago. But do you know the name of

There is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Alberta, Canada, called “Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.” It is Where the Aboriginal People Used to Chase Buffalos Off a Cliff. Read More »

La Sagrada

Barcelona’s Basilica of La Sagrada Familia Took 100 Years to be Built Because Its Late Architect, Antoni Gaudi, Specified in His Will That the Construction Cannot be Funded by Corporate Donations or Government Funding.

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The Basilica of La Sagrada Familia is a church in Barcelona, Catalonia, and is currently the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. It was designed by the Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi. But did you know that Gaudi had a peculiar request for the construction of his work? According to the will of its late

Barcelona’s Basilica of La Sagrada Familia Took 100 Years to be Built Because Its Late Architect, Antoni Gaudi, Specified in His Will That the Construction Cannot be Funded by Corporate Donations or Government Funding. Read More »

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