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Reindeer Eyes Change Color: They're Golden in Summer and Blue in Winter

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

Leaving scientists amazed, reindeer eyes shift from golden to blue seasonally—but why? The answer reveals an extraordinary Arctic survival strategy.

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One of the First Computer "Bugs" Was an Actual Bug

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024February 9, 2025

In 1947, a moth sparked a tech revolution, but the true impact of this tiny insect on computing history might surprise you…

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Google Maps Once Listed a Town That Never Existed

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024February 9, 2025

Shocking discovery: Google Maps listed a non-existent town, raising questions about digital mapping accuracy and the hidden surprises lurking in your apps.

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Bananas Are Technically Berries

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

Nature's surprises abound: bananas, those curved yellow fruits, are actually berries—but why? Discover the unexpected truth behind this classification.

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Alfred Hitchcock's *The Birds* Was Partly Based on a True Story

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

You thought "The Birds" was pure fiction? Discover the unsettling true event that inspired Hitchcock's classic thriller and changed how we view nature.

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About 200 Feral Cats Roam Disneyland, Where They Help Control Rodents

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024

Discover Disneyland's secret feline workforce: 200 feral cats patrolling the park, but why are they there and how did it start?

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About 75% of the Earth's Volcanoes Are Located on the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

Harboring 75% of Earth's volcanoes, the Pacific Ring of Fire sparks curiosity about our planet's fiery underbelly—but what does this mean for humanity?

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A Misheard Song Lyric Is Called a *Mondegreen

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

Comical linguistic mishaps in music have a name—but why are these lyrical mix-ups so common, and where did the term originate?

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Green Eggs and Ham* Was Written on a Bet

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

Unbelievable bet sparks iconic children's book – discover how Dr. Seuss turned a wager into 'Green Eggs and Ham' and why it matters.

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No U.S. President Has Been an Only Child

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 28, 2025

Just when you thought you knew everything about U.S. Presidents, discover the surprising sibling connection that might shape future leaders…

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