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Treat Everyone Equal

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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23 Jul 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/nuclear-waste-wipp


In 10,000 years, we will need to warn our descendants about nuclear waste. How do you think the message will be communicated? Clue: Color-changing cats and atomic priests have been considered

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The radius of the sun divided its distance from earth

Is approximately equal to..

The radius of the moon divided by its distance from earth

Hence they appear the same size.

Treat Everyone Equal

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24 Jul 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/lady-harberton

The British woman who changed fashion. When you discover what ended up in her dress, you'll understand why.

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Treat Everyone Equal

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27 Jul 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/eyam-village

In 1665, this English village closed itself off from the world. Why did the villagers choose to sacrifice themselves?

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Treat Everyone Equal

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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27 Jul 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/roar-lions


This actress made the most dangerous film in history. She would later call her decision to live with over 100 wild animals "stupid beyond belief". Can you guess who she is?

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Treat Everyone Equal

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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28 Jul 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/upside-down-traffic-light

Syracuse is home to the world's only upside-down traffic light. It took eight years for locals to get it that way. Can you guess why?

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Treat Everyone Equal

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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29 Jul 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/eyam-village

In 1665, this English village closed itself off from the world. Why did the villagers choose to sacrifice themselves?

-VR

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29 Jul 22

Dopeler Effect:

The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly.

Treat Everyone Equal

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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30 Jul 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/paris-syndrome

Every year 50 tourists end up hospitalized with 'Paris syndrome'. With visitors from East Asia effected the most, the cause is rather unusual.

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

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31 Jul 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/pocho-and-chito

In 1989, a fisherman discovered a wounded crocodile at the riverside. Following the release of 'Pocho', something incredible happened.

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Treat Everyone Equal

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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01 Aug 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/alexander-the-great-death

When Alexander the Great died, his appearance left many thinking he was a god. The disturbing reason why may explain his true cause of death.

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Treat Everyone Equal

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02 Aug 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/sidcup-blue-benches


Why did one British town paint some of its benches blue? Reserved for specific individuals, the designated seats served a tragic purpose.

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03 Aug 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/robert-shields

This man wrote a 37.5-million-word diary. What exactly did he write down every five minutes?

-VR

Treat Everyone Equal

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04 Aug 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/aimo-koivunen

In 1944, this soldier survived the Arctic with no food or shelter. His survival technique will make your head spin.

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05 Aug 22

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/boy-of-bengal

In 1783, a two-headed baby was born in India. But this was more than just an additional skull.

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