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20/02/2023

People who consume to***co and caffeine have a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

20/02/2023

In 2010, the mummified co**se of Sogen Kato, thought to be Tokyo's oldest man alive, was found in his bedroom by government officials. He had actually died in 1978.

18/02/2023

In 1996, the Argentine branch of Coca Cola announced they would give away free tickets to a Ramones concert in exchange for ten bottle caps. Massively underestimating the band’s appeal in Argentina, Coca-Cola didn’t have enough tickets available, resulting in riots and looting.

15/02/2023

An inventor trying to make a sock to prevent trench foot first produced modern water balloons. Having made a latex-coated sock and filling it with water to test for leaks, he found a rip and angrily threw it on his table. Pleased with the splash, he decided to market water balloons for children.

13/02/2023

Misconception: Food cooked in wine or liquor retains alcohol.
Truth: A study found that only some of the alcohol remains: 25% after one hour of baking or simmering, and 10% after two hours. In either case, however, the amount consumed while eating a dish prepared with alcohol will rarely if ever contain sufficient alcohol to cause even low levels of intoxication.