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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s enthusiasm for the Humvee led to the 1992 release of the civilian Hummer H1, of which he bought the first two.

Impressed by the military Humvee, Arnold Schwarzenegger convinced AM General to create a civilian model. The Hummer H1 debuted in 1992, with Schwarzenegger acquiring the first two vehicles.

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Las Vegas to California high-speed rail aims for 2028 completion.

A high-speed train from Las Vegas to California is under construction, expected to be completed by 2028, ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics.

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“Max Heat” became “Max Payne” after $20,000 trademark investment.

Initially, the character was named “Max Heat,” and 3D Realms invested over $20,000 in trademarking this name. However, an employee at the company proposed the name “Max Payne,” which was quickly embraced as the final choice.

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TRS-80’s unexpected success: 10,000 sold first month; 200,000 by 1980.

In 1977, Radio Shack introduced its first personal computer, the TRS-80 Model I, priced at $599. Initially, the company produced 3,500 units, anticipating modest sales. However, demand far exceeded expectations, with over 10,000 units sold in the first month alone. By 1980, more than 200,000 units had been sold, marking the TRS-80 as a significant success in the early personal computer market.

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Thermopolia: ancient Rome’s version of modern fast-food restaurants.

In ancient Rome, thermopolia served hot, ready-to-eat meals, functioning much like today’s fast-food outlets, and were particularly frequented by individuals without home kitchens.

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Dogs evolved expressive eye muscles; wolves lack these adaptations.

Dogs have evolved unique eye muscles, enabling expressive “puppy dog eyes” that mimic human emotions. These muscles are absent or underdeveloped in wolves, their ancestors. This adaptation likely developed during domestication to enhance bonding with humans.

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Eiffel Tower’s 20th repainting cost $60 million, restoring golden hue.

Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Eiffel Tower received its 20th repainting, costing around $60 million. The project, starting in 2019 and finishing in 2022, involved 25 painters working daily for 18 months to restore its original golden hue.

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Vans’ first 12 customers received shoes, paid the following day.

On March 16, 1966, the Van Doren Rubber Company, now known as Vans, opened its first store in Anaheim, California. On that first day, 12 customers ordered shoes, which were made on-site and ready for pickup in the afternoon. However, the store had no cash on hand to provide change. The customers were given the shoes and asked to return the next day to pay, and all 12 did.

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Metabolism remains stable until 60, then gradually declines with age.

Recent studies reveal that metabolism stays consistent from early adulthood until about age 60. Significant metabolic decline usually starts post-60, decreasing by roughly 0.7% annually, leading to a 26% reduction by age 90.

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“Star Wars Kid” Ghyslain Raza overcame cyberbullying to become a successful lawyer.

In 2003, Ghyslain Raza, known as the “Star Wars Kid,” faced intense cyberbullying after a private video of him imitating a Jedi Knight was uploaded online without his consent. This led to severe harassment, causing Raza to leave his high school and pursue private tutoring. Despite these challenges, he returned to complete his education, earning law degrees from McGill University, and becoming president of the Patrimoine Trois-Rivières heritage society.