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12 Pieces Of Knowledge To Pack In Your Noggin

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12 Pieces Of Knowledge To Pack In Your Noggin

If you need to make space, just remove the Linkin Park lyrics that have been in there since high school.

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The artwork Les Demoiselles d'Avignon was painted by Pablo Picasso in 1907. Influenced by African tribal art, this is considered the first ever Cubist painting. CRACKED.COM — Source: History

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Hear about the camel spider and you might think the name comes from appearance or coloration. However, it actually comes from a myth that they would latch onto camels and eat the contents of their stomach. CRACKED.COM — Source: AZAnimals

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The statue of Zeus at Olympia was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. OLYMPY JERVES Unfortunately, it was destroyed, and with no replicas existing, all modern recreations are informed guesswork. CRACKED.COM — Source: Grunge

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Food bolus impaction is a condition where a big piece of food gets stuck in the lower esophagus. It also has perhaps one of the most spot-on nicknames of any such medical occurrence: Steakhouse Syndrome. CRACKED.COM — Source: HealthCentral

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Siamese cats were a favorite of royal families in Thailand, partly because of one special belief. It was thought that when a family member died, their Siamese cat would receive and host their soul. Metal. CRACKED.COM — Source: ASPCA

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If pronghorns want to know if they're in danger, all they have to do is check out the ass of the rest of the herd. When pronghorns sense danger, white hairs on their rear stand on end to warn the rest of the herd. CRACKED.COM — Source: Great Plains Nature Center

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A statue known as Pasquino served as a voice for Italians displeased with the acts of the Pope. Notes voicing this would be left on the statue anonymously, giving it the nickname the speaking statue. CRACKED.COM — Source: Italy Perfect

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If asked, many people would bet their dollaridoos on the USA being the most obese country in the world. However, by percentage of obese adults, the crown actually goes to small country Nauru, with a 61% obesity rate. CRACKED.COM — Source: World Population Review

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The Hawaiian alphabet contains a letter known as the 'okina, which represents a glottal stop. if and Represented by a left single quotation mark, this is a pause such as in the middle of the word uh-oh. CRACKED.COM — Source: Hawaii.edu

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A Swedish skydiver known as Jonas was the first to receive a tattoo during a skydive. MIRAGE CA FAST The tattoo? WFFT, standing for World's First Freefall Tattoo. The Swedes do value their minimalism. CRACKED.COM — Source: Oddee

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As anyone who's ever eaten a hot pepper on a dare can tell you, swallowing isn't as quick as you think. It takes approximately 10 seconds for your esophagus to transport food into your stomach. CRACKED.COM — Source: Britannica

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The first credit card accepted across multiple merchants was the Diner's Club card, introduced in 1950. EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 1955 SUBJECT TO TERMS ON SIDE CREDIT IDENTIFICATION CARD Diners REVERSE Club MR. ALFRED BLOOMINGDALE 910 N. LA CIENEGA BLVD. LOS ANGELES 46, CAL. (NOT TRANSFERABLE) #2000 Aepus Broomyook OF BEARER SIGNATURE AUTHORIZED YOUR ACCOUNT NO. Invented by Frank McNamara, it was a cardboard card accepted by multiple restaurants for their best customers. CRACKED.COM — Source: NerdWallet

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