In the 1800's, people believed that gin could cure stomach problems. See more

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Pearls melt in vinegar. See more

Turtles can breathe through their butts. See more

The Netherlands has built 800 miles of massive dikes and sea walls to hold back the sea. See more

The vocabulary of the average person consists of 5,000 to 6,000 words. See more

The name Wendy was made up for the book Peter Pan. There was never a recorded Wendy before. See more

In Chinese the words for crisis and opportunity are the same. See more

China uses 45 billion chopsticks per year and 25 million trees are chopped down to make 'em. See more