The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics opening ceremony was watched by over a billion people. It’s the first sporting event to reach that landmark viewership level.
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the 2008 beijing summer olympics opening ceremony
nasa estimated the near earth asteroid eros
NASA estimated the near earth asteroid Eros contains precious metals including gold and platinum worth $20,000 billion.
salmon have an incredibly good sense of smell
Salmon have an incredibly good sense of smell which they use to return to the same stream to spawn. It is 1000x better than a dog’s sense of smell.
a 2014 study found that for high end luxury
A 2014 study found that for high-end, luxury brands, authentically snobby and rude sales staff resulted in higher sales.
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Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/04/140429085627.htm
in the 1967 mayoral election in picoaza ecuador
In the 1967 mayoral election in Picoaza, Ecuador, the foot powder brand Pulvapies won the election with is advertising slogan “Vote for any candidate, but if you want well-being and hygiene, vote for Pulvapies.”
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popcorn was so important to the aztecs that they
Popcorn was so important to the Aztecs that they wore popcorn on necklaces, garland and ceremonial headdresses.
Source: https://www.popcorn.org/Facts-Fun/History-of-Popcorn/Early-History-of-Popcorn
avocados cucumbers corn peas beans and
Avocados, cucumbers, corn, peas, beans, and peppers are all classified as fruits and not vegetables.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-cucumber-a-fruit
apollo 17 astronaut harrison schmitt is allergic
Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt is allergic to moon dust.
Source: https://www.wired.com/2005/04/what-a-little-moon-dust-can-do/
the tomato frogs defense mechanism is to secrete
The tomato frog’s defense mechanism is to secrete a glue that ultimately causes their predators lips to stick together.
Source: https://www.caringpets.org/how-to-take-care-of-a-pet-frog/tomato/