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During the Cold War, a Small West V1rginia Town Requested Soviet Aid

 

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Trivia Question: Which actress keeps her Oscar in her bathroom so guests can hold it and make speeches in the mirror shame-free?
Answer: Kate Winslet

 

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Medal of Honor Recipients Get Much More Than a Medal

 

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Trivia Question: In medieval England, what was used as currency, specifically for rental agreements?
Answer: Eels

 

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A Father Once Hired a Virtual Hitman to Kill His Son's Videogame Character

 

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Trivia Question: What is the most common letter in the English alphabet?
Answer: E

 

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Coca-Cola Released Their Own Clear Drink

 

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Trivia Question: Chimpanzees and gorillas have human-like fingerprints, and so do what other non-human animals?
Answer: Koalas

 

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"Genuine Leather" Is Actually Pretty Crummy

 

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Trivia Question: A tick bite can make you allergic to what food?
Answer: Red meat

 

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Stephen Hawking Once Threw a Party for Time Travelers

In 2009 the theoretical physicist prepared canapés, champagne and a giant banner with the words "Welcome, Time Travelers" in hopes that any actual time traveler from the future might come back in time to attend. Sadly, no one showed up.

 

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Trivia Question: What animal is constitutionally protected in Florida?
Answer: Pigs

 

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The Catholic Church Has Been Okay With Evolution Since 1950

While evolution is often characterized as being antithetical to Biblical teachings, the Catholic Church recognized Darwinian evolution going back to Pope Pius XII in 1950.

 

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Trivia Question: What planets literally rain diamonds?
Answer: Saturn and Jupiter

 

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During a dark time in the actress' younger days, she contemplated suicide but thought it might be easier on her family to have her life taken by someone else. So, as she told an interviewer in 2001, she hired a hitman who urged her to think about it for a month before going ahead with it. She thought better of it and decided against going through with the plan.

 

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Trivia Question: Saudi Arabia imports camels from what country?
Answer: Australia

 

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The Swimming Pool Aboard the Titanic Is Still Full

Bad joke. But the ship did have an impressive six-foot-deep, heated salt-water swimming pool for both swim workouts and spa-style relaxation.

 

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Trivia Question: Who is the youngest person ever to appear on a Billboard chart?
Answer: Blue Ivy Garter

 

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Women Suffer Sports Concussions at Higher Rates Than Men

 

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Trivia Question: What is the only US state that borders just one other state?
Answer: Maine