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Category Archives: Did You Know?
Did You Know?
The Spanish brought so much gold and silver home from the Americas between the 15th and 17th centuries (approximately a span of 150 years) that it caused significant inflation and damage to the European economy.
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According to Pixar, there were a whopping 1,484,437 little toy monkeys spilled out of the Barrel o’ Monkeys in the opening sequence of Toy Story 3.
Is Canadian Bacon Just Ham?
Whether you’re indulging in eggs benedict, swinging through the McDonald’s drive-thru for an Egg McMuffin, or even committing the tastiest pizza crime of them all—ordering a Hawaiian pie—you’re likely familiar with Canadian bacon. But is it really just ham? While … Continue reading
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Forty is the only number that is spelled with its letters in alphabetical order.
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Surprise! Pyrex and PYREX Are Different
You likely know Pyrex thanks to the brand’s iconic glass measuring cups and beloved casserole dishes. Turns out, though that those iconic items aren’t always the same. There’s Pyrex and PYREX, so what’s the difference? The difference between Pyrex and … Continue reading
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Why Do We Say Cats Have Nine Lives?
A common myth we’ve all heard is that cats have nine lives. Well, clearly they don’t—but where did this phrase come from and why has it been a part of cat lore for so long? Let’s find out! What Is … Continue reading
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The song “Eye of the Tiger” came about because Sylvester Stallone couldn’t get the publishing rights to Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust”, so he contacted Jim Peterik of the band Survivor (based on the positive impression he had of … Continue reading
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Did You Know? Those ominous “Warranty Void If Removed” stickers you find on electronics are meaningless thanks to the 1975 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which protects U.S. consumers from corporations denying them the ability to open (and repair) their devices.
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Did You Know? Engineers at the University of Purdue solved the age old candy mystery of “How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?” The answer is an average of 252 licks (via … Continue reading
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