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Over 40 camels disqualified for Botox in 2021 beauty contest.

In 2021, over 40 camels were disqualified from a Saudi beauty contest for receiving Botox injections and other artificial enhancements.

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Artist carves damaged tree into hand reaching sky, symbolizing growth.

The tallest tree in Wales was struck by lightning and damaged. Instead of cutting it down, chainsaw artist Simon O’Rourke carved it into a hand reaching for the sky, symbolizing the tree’s last attempt to grow.

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$4 flea market purchase revealed Declaration copy, sold for millions.

In 1989, a man bought a picture frame for $4 at a flea market and found a first print of the Declaration of Independence hidden inside. The document sold for $2.42 million in 1991 and later for $8.14 million in 2000.

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Recipients of Oprah’s car giveaway faced $6-7k in gift taxes.

After Oprah’s famous “You get a car” episode, where she gave away 276 cars, many recipients complained about a $6-7k gift tax they had to pay. The show covered sales tax and registration, but the gift tax left recipients with unexpected bills.

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Some plants need fire to germinate, utilizing heat or smoke.

Certain plants need fire to germinate, relying on the heat or smoke to trigger seed growth. Examples include lodgepole pine and eucalyptus, which require fire conditions to sprout.

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London, with 21% tree coverage, is the largest urban forest.

London is the largest urban forest in the world, with tree coverage of 21%, matching the definition of a forest. The city’s tree count nearly equals its population.

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Domino’s entered Italy 2015, opened 29, closed all by 2022.

Domino’s Pizza launched in Italy in 2015 aiming for 880 outlets by 2030. They opened 29 branches, which were all shut down by 2022.

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Energizer Bunny parodied Duracell Bunny after Duracell’s trademark lapsed.

Duracell’s Bunny debuted in 1973, but by 1988, their trademark had expired. Energizer took advantage and introduced the Energizer Bunny, a parody of the Duracell Bunny. This clever move led to the famous, long-lasting campaign that we all recognize today.

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Nurse spots lump on TV host; leads to cancer diagnosis.

A registered nurse watching HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” noticed a lump on host Tarek El Moussa’s neck. She emailed the production team, and it led to his thyroid cancer diagnosis. This viewer’s keen observation and quick action helped catch the cancer early.

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Newborns cry up to two hours daily to communicate needs.

Most newborns cry for 45 minutes to two hours daily in their first six months. Crying is their primary way to communicate various needs.