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Comic Books — Not Just for Kids Anymore

Comic books may sound like something for kids, but don’t be fooled. Some of the most sought after collectibles in the world are comic books that once sold for as little as a dime. Take a look at the prices these comic books are bringing in and see if it would be worth it to…
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How Bright Are You?

The human brain generates enough electrical power, even while sleeping, to power a 10-watt light bulb. When cartoons depict a person with an idea as having a light bulb floating over the head, they aren’t far off the mark.
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Keeping The Dead In Place

Update: For a more comprehensive treatment of this topic, see “Why Was Abraham Lincoln Reinterred 17 Times? The President Who Wouldn’t Stay Put.” In 1876 a handful of mobsters botched a morbid plan to kidnap the body of Abraham Lincoln and hold it ransom. The hapless grave robbers were arrested just a few days later.…
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Dressed for Success — or for Treason

Purple, the most expensive dye from Murex seashells, was reserved exclusively for Roman royalty. For anyone else to wear the color was treason. source
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Roamin’ in a Roman Shopping Mall

Emperor Trajan built the first Roman shopping mall 2,000 years ago.
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May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor

The word decimate comes from the Roman practice of lining up prisoners — particularly those guilty of desertion — and killing every tenth person. source
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Passport for the Dead

In 1974, archeologists noted the deteriorization of the mummified remains of Rameses II, and he was flown to Paris for examination. He was issued an Egyptian passport, listing his occupation as “King (Deceased)” and was received with full military honors.
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Fissionable Material and Teenagers… Sound Ominous to Anyone Else?

New Zealand law permits each high school to possess up to one pound of uranium and one pound of thorium for conducting nuclear experiments. Don’t worry…. The law provides for a fine of $1,000,000 for every nuclear explosion. Read the law here.
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Now That’s Cruel and Unusual Punishment!

Police in Thailand are forced to wear a pink Hello Kitty armband if they break the law or rules of duty.
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Breathtaking — And Breath-Depriving

American Magician, Illusionist, and Endurance artist David Blaine has broken several world records and astonished millions of people. He has been encased in ice for 63 hours, 42 minutes, and 15 seconds; sealed in a transparent case for 44 days; hung upside down for 60 hours; and held his breath for 17 minutes, and 4…
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Having 80-100 Close Friends Over For Dinner? Try This Recipe for Stuffed Camel

Having a lot of family and friends over for the holiday? Looking for a dish that is big enough to feed even your hungriest teenagers? Why don’t you try “Stuffed Camel”? The traditional Bedouin dish is frequently referred to as “Camel Turducken.” Whatever you call it, it will feed a crowd of 80 – 100.
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They Said, “I Do” and They Meant It

The world’s record for the longest marriage goes to Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher, who were married 86 years, 9 months, and 16 days as of February 27, 2011. Sadly, that is when Herbert passed away; he was 106 years old. The couple had five children.
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I’m Ignorant, Therefore I’m Not

It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance. Thomas Sowell
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The Accidental Superglue Invention

Discover the surprising and accidental Superglue Invention story.
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It Goes Without Saying that This Guy Isn’t a Partical Physicist

In September 2012, David Weber, a 53-year-old homeless man from Miami Beach, Florida, broke into a car, stole a credit card and then tried to use it to buy a beer — from the bartender the card belonged to. The case was cracked when Weber handed the card to the bartender who took his order.…
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