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Electricity doesn't move through a wire but through a field around the wire. See more

Posted in Tech & Science by Paul van der Maas

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The names of the continents all end with the same letter as they start with. Coincidence? See more

Posted in Other by Paul van der Maas

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Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. See more

Posted in Animals by Paul van der Maas

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The largest employer in the world is the Indian railway system, employing over a million people! See more

Posted in Business & Politics by Paul van der Maas

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Don't give a dog chocolate! Chocolate affects a dog's heart and nervous system; a few ounces are enough to kill a small dog. See more

Posted in Animals Health & Food by Paul van der Maas

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The typical laboratory mouse runs 2.5 miles per night on its treadmill. See more

Posted in Animals Tech & Science by Paul van der Maas

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Mel Blanc, who played the voice of Bugs Bunny, was allergic to carrots. See more

Posted in Entertainment Health & Food by Guus Cartigny

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The very first Olympic race, held in 776 BC, was won by Corubus, a chef. See more

Posted in Other by Guus Cartigny

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Soccer is the most attended or watched sport in the world. See more

Posted in Entertainment by Guus Cartigny