Category: Interesting History
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Humphrey Bogart Never Says "Play It Again, Sam" in *Casablanca
Notorious misquote "Play it again, Sam" never spoken by Bogart in Casablanca—discover the truth behind this cinematic myth and why it persists.
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Humans Are the Only Known Animals That Cry From Emotion
You've cried before, but why are humans the only species to shed emotional tears? The answer may surprise you…
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Pistachios Can Spontaneously Combust
Innocent-looking pistachios harbor a fiery secret: they can spontaneously combust under certain conditions, but that's not the only surprising food that…
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Kevlar Was Originally Developed for Car Tires
Pioneering tire technology unexpectedly led to the creation of Kevlar, but how did this everyday material become a lifesaver?
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Pluto Was Named by an 11-Year-Old
You'll never guess who named Pluto: an 11-year-old girl's breakfast suggestion forever changed our solar system's map.
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Catnip Actually Repels Mosquitos From Cats
Discover how catnip's hidden power protects cats from mosquitoes, but there's an unexpected twist that might change everything you thought you knew.
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Leeches Have 32 Brains
You thought one brain was enough? Learn why leeches have 32 and how this bizarre adaptation gives them an edge in survival.
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Lake Superior Is the Largest Body of Fresh Water in the World by Surface Area
Dive into the awe-inspiring vastness of Lake Superior, Earth's largest freshwater surface—but its size isn't the only thing that'll amaze you.
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Leonardo Da Vinci's *The Last Supper* Originally Included Jesus' Feet
Curious about the missing feet in Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'? Discover the hidden symbolism and historical alteration that changed this masterpiece forever.
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Information From Your Central Nervous System Travels at up to 268 Mph
Gripping speeds of up to 268 mph: discover how your body's internal network races to keep you alive and functioning, but what's the secret behind