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There is a famous saying that goes: “Knowledge is power!” and I am a firm believer in it. I consider myself a collector of knowledge, so whenever I find a nice selection of interesting facts, I just want to share it with you. Here are 22 interesting facts on a variety of topics, from Facebook to Winston Churchill: |
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H/T: ebaumsworld.com |
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The 7 Most Popular Books Ever Sold
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10 Surprising Facts About the Food in Your Kitchen
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These Crazy Pawn Shop Stories Will Have You in Stitches
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Watch This Dog Reunited With Her Owner. Bring a Hanky.
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These Archeological Finds Continue to Baffle Researchers
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CDs Become Magic Tools in This Mind-Bending Act
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Saffron - the Most Expensive Spice on Earth
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This Nonagenarian Gymnast Will Leave You Speechless
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This Fascinating Video Explores the Origins of Mankind
This video will explain exactly what our prehistoric ancestors used to get up to. Fascinating!
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