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The Mysterious Hum Only 2% of the Population Can Hear

Only about 2% of the population in certain parts of the world hears a low-frequency hum, often described as a droning sound.

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The Town Where People Live Without Using a Single Dollar

A small village in India called Hiware Bazar has managed to eliminate poverty and unemployment, setting a unique example by becoming financially self-sufficient without monetary exchange.

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The Mysterious Tale of New Zealand's Bioluminescent Beaches

New Zealand boasts bioluminescent beaches that glow at night due to microscopic organisms, creating otherworldly scenes.

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In Finland, Mobile Phone Throwing Is a Recognized Sport

Finland hosts an annual World Mobile Phone Throwing Championships.

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Starlings’ Murmurations: Nature’s Unusual Spectacle in Air

Starlings' murmurations are mesmerizing, coordinated aerial displays by thousands of birds forming complex patterns.

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Prehistoric Art and Dung Beetles: a Unique East African Link

In Tanzania, ancient artworks have been found that were created with the aid of dung beetles.

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The Peculiar Tale of Wooden Bread: Absurd but True

During a financial crisis in Spain, bakers used wood to make 'bread'.

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The Strange Phenomenon of Phantom Islands: Haven of Myths

Phantom islands are islands that were once charted on maps but were later found to not exist.

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The Strange Tale of the Dwarf Empire in Southern China

A theme park in Southern China is entirely run by people with dwarfism.

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A Forbidden Isle in Brazil: Off-Limits to All Civilians

Ilha da Queimada Grande, also known as Snake Island, is a Brazilian island so dangerous that public visits are strictly forbidden.

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Exploring the Enigmatic Taos Hum Phenomenon in New Mexico

A low-frequency sound has been heard by locals and visitors alike in Taos, New Mexico, but it is still untraceable.

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Surprising Origin: Fortune Cookie's Roots Aren't in China

The Fortune Cookie, despite its deep association with Chinese culture in the West, was actually invented in Japan and popularized by immigrants in America.

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Sonic Bloom: Uncovering How Sound Waves Boost Plant Growth

A discovery that certain frequencies of sound can stimulate plant growth.

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Unusual Weather Phenomenon: Rainfall Transformed into Jelly

In August 2009, Falkirk, Scotland, experienced a bizarre rainfall of blue jelly-like blobs, baffling locals and scientists, and sparking various inconclusive theories.

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Geological Phenomenon: The Explosive Power of Lake Nyos

In 1986, a lake in Cameroon, known as Lake Nyos, suddenly released a large amount of carbon dioxide, killing nearly all animal life within about 15 miles.

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Musical Dice: Mozart's Clever Composition Creator Game

Mozart's Musical Dice Game, crafted in 1787, lets players compose music by rolling dice. Each roll creates unique, harmonically sound minuets from pre-composed measures.

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Intriguing Mating Rituals of Non-Breeding Banana Slugs

Banana slugs, found in the redwood forests of North America, have an extremely bizarre and unique mating ritual that ends with one or both partners getting devoured.

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The Tragic Tale of Radioluminescent Paint and Its Dangers

In the early 20th century, radium was used in paint to make objects glow in the dark. This deadly practice led to a tragic health crisis among workers known as the 'Radium Girls.'

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Musical Roads: Where Engineering Meets Art and Safety

There are rideable melodies manifested in 'musical' or 'singing' roads around the world.

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The Curious Case of Abraham Lincoln and the Tomato Incident

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, never once saw a ripe tomato until over halfway through his term as President!

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The Etruscan Shrew: World's Lightest Mammal Champion

The Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus), also known as the Etruscan pygmy shrew or the white-toothed pygmy shrew, is the smallest known mammal by mass.

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Using Sage for Smudging: a Natural Way to Purify Indoor Air

Burning sage, a traditional practice known as 'smudging', has been found to cleanse specific types of bacteria in the air.

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North Sentinel Island: a Glimpse into an Uncontacted World

A tribe in North Sentinel Island, which belongs to the Andaman Islands of India, has remained isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years. They are among the last tribes to resist contact with the outside world.

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Dangerous Waters: The Strid at Historic Bolton Abbey

A seemingly harmless stretch of water in Yorkshire, England is one of the deadliest bodies of water on earth.

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Fun Facts about Unusual!

The Mysterious Hum Only 2% of the Population Can Hear

Only about 2% of the population in certain parts of the world hears a low-frequency hum, often described as a droning sound.

The Town Where People Live Without Using a Single Dollar

A small village in India called Hiware Bazar has managed to eliminate poverty and unemployment, setting a unique example by becoming financially self-sufficient without monetary exchange.

The Mysterious Tale of New Zealand's Bioluminescent Beaches

New Zealand boasts bioluminescent beaches that glow at night due to microscopic organisms, creating otherworldly scenes.

In Finland, Mobile Phone Throwing Is a Recognized Sport

Finland hosts an annual World Mobile Phone Throwing Championships.

Starlings’ Murmurations: Nature’s Unusual Spectacle in Air

Starlings' murmurations are mesmerizing, coordinated aerial displays by thousands of birds forming complex patterns.

Prehistoric Art and Dung Beetles: a Unique East African Link

In Tanzania, ancient artworks have been found that were created with the aid of dung beetles.

The Peculiar Tale of Wooden Bread: Absurd but True

During a financial crisis in Spain, bakers used wood to make 'bread'.

The Strange Phenomenon of Phantom Islands: Haven of Myths

Phantom islands are islands that were once charted on maps but were later found to not exist.

The Strange Tale of the Dwarf Empire in Southern China

A theme park in Southern China is entirely run by people with dwarfism.

A Forbidden Isle in Brazil: Off-Limits to All Civilians

Ilha da Queimada Grande, also known as Snake Island, is a Brazilian island so dangerous that public visits are strictly forbidden.

Exploring the Enigmatic Taos Hum Phenomenon in New Mexico

A low-frequency sound has been heard by locals and visitors alike in Taos, New Mexico, but it is still untraceable.

Surprising Origin: Fortune Cookie's Roots Aren't in China

The Fortune Cookie, despite its deep association with Chinese culture in the West, was actually invented in Japan and popularized by immigrants in America.

Sonic Bloom: Uncovering How Sound Waves Boost Plant Growth

A discovery that certain frequencies of sound can stimulate plant growth.

Unusual Weather Phenomenon: Rainfall Transformed into Jelly

In August 2009, Falkirk, Scotland, experienced a bizarre rainfall of blue jelly-like blobs, baffling locals and scientists, and sparking various inconclusive theories.

Geological Phenomenon: The Explosive Power of Lake Nyos

In 1986, a lake in Cameroon, known as Lake Nyos, suddenly released a large amount of carbon dioxide, killing nearly all animal life within about 15 miles.

Musical Dice: Mozart's Clever Composition Creator Game

Mozart's Musical Dice Game, crafted in 1787, lets players compose music by rolling dice. Each roll creates unique, harmonically sound minuets from pre-composed measures.

Intriguing Mating Rituals of Non-Breeding Banana Slugs

Banana slugs, found in the redwood forests of North America, have an extremely bizarre and unique mating ritual that ends with one or both partners getting devoured.

The Tragic Tale of Radioluminescent Paint and Its Dangers

In the early 20th century, radium was used in paint to make objects glow in the dark. This deadly practice led to a tragic health crisis among workers known as the 'Radium Girls.'

Musical Roads: Where Engineering Meets Art and Safety

There are rideable melodies manifested in 'musical' or 'singing' roads around the world.

The Curious Case of Abraham Lincoln and the Tomato Incident

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, never once saw a ripe tomato until over halfway through his term as President!

The Etruscan Shrew: World's Lightest Mammal Champion

The Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus), also known as the Etruscan pygmy shrew or the white-toothed pygmy shrew, is the smallest known mammal by mass.

Using Sage for Smudging: a Natural Way to Purify Indoor Air

Burning sage, a traditional practice known as 'smudging', has been found to cleanse specific types of bacteria in the air.

North Sentinel Island: a Glimpse into an Uncontacted World

A tribe in North Sentinel Island, which belongs to the Andaman Islands of India, has remained isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years. They are among the last tribes to resist contact with the outside world.

Dangerous Waters: The Strid at Historic Bolton Abbey

A seemingly harmless stretch of water in Yorkshire, England is one of the deadliest bodies of water on earth.

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