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Astolat Castle is the most expensive dollhouse in the world, estimated to cost around $8.5 million. It took 13 years to build, it's over 9 feet tall, and has working plumbing and electricity.
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Calico cats are almost always born female (99.9% of Calico cats are female), and those that are born male are usually due to some genetic defect and are usually sterile or have other health problems
In 1911. there was a baseball team of death row inmates who had been told that as long as they kept winning games, their executions would be delayed.
They went 4-0 until the folks in charge decided there was too much gambling on their games going on and scrapped the whole thing.
The death-row inmates forced to play baseball for their lives
On a hot summer day in baseball-mad Rawlins, Wyoming in 1911, a tightly-packed crowd watched pitcher Thomas Cameron rear back and hurl a fastball toward home plate. The ball went wild, clipping the…
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In the 1936 Olympics 2 Japanese high jumpers who were friends, tied for second and refused to compete in a tie breaker. One was awarded silver and the other bronze. When they arrived back in Japan they split the medal down the middle and welded each half to the other. This way they split the victory
This is the unique ''Spiny hill terrapin'', because of its striking spiny shell, semi-terrestrial lifestyle, and its role in the ecosystem as a seed disperser and insect controller. It’s a rare and intriguing turtle that highlights the importance of conserving rainforest habitats.
Deinococcus radiodurans, also known as “Conan the Bacterium,” is one of nature’s toughest life forms, capable of surviving radiation levels thousands of times higher than what would kill a human.
Meet “Conan the Bacterium,” the Microbe That Laughs in the Face of Deadly Radiation
Deinococcus radiodurans, also known as "Conan the Bacterium," is one of nature’s toughest life forms, capable of surviving radiation levels thousands of times higher than what would kill a human. Scientists have finally uncovered the molecular secret behind its resilience: a unique antioxidant co
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Bathroom attendants were once a common sight in high-end restaurants and nightclubs, where they added a touch of luxury to the restroom experience by providing personalized services and amenities. They're still prevalent in countries like Thailand, where you can experience a massage while urinating.
