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75% of truck owners tow once yearly, 35% haul annually​.

In the US, 75% of truck owners tow only once a year or less. Nearly 70% of them go off-road once a year or less. Additionally, 35% of truck owners use their truck beds for hauling no more than once a year​.

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Three dashes: hyphen connects, en dash ranges, em dash emphasizes.

There are three types of dashes. A hyphen (-) connects compound words, like Anglo-Saxon. The en dash (–) denotes spans or connections, such as Mon–Fri. The em dash (—) adds emphasis or separates thoughts in a sentence, like “I memorized the state capitals — all fifty of them.”

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Dog saves baby from abusive babysitter; parents record evidence, convict​.

In 2013, a dog named Killian protected a baby from an abusive babysitter by growling and standing guard. The parents, noticing Killian’s behavior, hid an iPhone to record audio. They uncovered the babysitter’s abuse and she was later convicted based on the evidence gathered​.

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Mukesh Ambani allocated $31 billion to transform India’s mobile and internet services.

In 2011, after his daughter Isha complained about slow internet at home, Mukesh Ambani invested $31 billion to improve India’s mobile and internet infrastructure. This led to the creation of Reliance Jio, revolutionizing connectivity across the country.

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Joyce Brothers overcame difficult questions on “The $64,000 Question,” securing victory despite producers’ attempts to thwart her.

In the 1950s, Joyce Brothers became the first woman to win “The $64,000 Question.” Despite the producers’ efforts to challenge her with difficult questions, she answered them correctly.

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J1407b’s rings are 200 times larger than Saturn’s, highly visible.

The exoplanet J1407b has a ring system 200 times larger than Saturn’s. If these rings were around Saturn, they would outshine the Moon in our sky. J1407b’s rings are a stunning astronomical feature.

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Ace-King in poker is humorously dubbed “Anna Kournikova.”

In Texas Hold’em, the Ace-King hand is called “Anna Kournikova” because it looks good but seldom wins. The name comes from the initials AK, like the tennis player.

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Milwaukee rooftop sign “Welcome to Cleveland” confuses passengers for decades.

A “WELCOME TO CLEVELAND” sign on a Milwaukee rooftop has confused air passengers for over 37 years. The sign’s creator wanted to add fun to life, saying, “Living in the world is not a dress rehearsal.” This humorous prank has become a local legend.

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Ancient mix with onion and garlic defeats antibiotic-resistant MRSA bacteria.

Scientists recreated a 9th-century remedy from an Anglo-Saxon manuscript using onion and garlic. The remedy was found to kill 90% of antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria (MRSA). This discovery highlights the potential of historical treatments in modern medicine.

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Old book smell comes from decomposing compounds releasing sweet scents.

Old books have a distinct smell due to the breakdown of organic compounds in the paper. This process releases chemicals that produce scents like almond, vanilla, and grass. The aroma results from the natural aging of the materials.