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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/sky-burial

The Tibetan funeral practice unlike any cremation or ground burial. What is a 'sky burial'?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/nose-blindness

There's a scientific reason why some people have smelly houses. "Nose-blindness" plays an important role in our survival.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/liberty-and-ford

Acquiring a puppy proved to be a big challenge for one president. But what was the problem?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/dangerous-animal

In 1963, The Bronx Zoo unveiled their newest exhibit: 'The Most Dangerous Animal In The World'. It was a mirror.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/jumping-lumberjacks

"Jumping Frenchmen of Maine" disorder remains one of the medical community's greatest mysteries. Why did men become so startled they jumped into fires?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/silent-reading

Silent reading is a recent phenomenon. Only the most skilled readers of the middle ages could read silently.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/arizona-rebuild

London's busiest area is now located in the United States. Its residents were once watched by heads on spikes. Can you guess the iconic location?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/donkeys-in-pajamas

There is a French island where donkeys wear pajamas. When you've stopped laughing, can you guess the reason why?

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@very-rusty said
https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/donkeys-in-pajamas

There is a French island where donkeys wear pajamas. When you've stopped laughing, can you guess the reason why?

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Because its bedtime?

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@the-gravedigger said
Because its bedtime?
Try reading the link!

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@very-rusty said
Try reading the link!

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In your post you did say 'can you guess the reason why?'

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@the-gravedigger said
In your post you did say 'can you guess the reason why?'
You guessed wrong just read the link, you are not the least bit funny.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/slum-houses

The slums of 19th century Britain will make you shudder. But why were they housed in buildings fit for aristocracy?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/day-fines

In Finland, a speeding ticket can cost over $100,000. But there's a catch.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/tokyo-birth-swap

In 1953, two Japanese babies were accidentally swapped at birth. One was born poor, the other rich...

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