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Pizzeria owner profits from DoorDash pricing error by ordering own pizzas.

In 2019, a pizzeria owner discovered DoorDash was listing his pizzas at a lower price without his consent. He ordered 10 pizzas through the app, paying $160, while DoorDash paid his restaurant $240. This resulted in a profit for the owner, showcasing a flaw in the delivery app’s pricing system.

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Scottish widower’s 2,000 love bottles yielded dates and environmental backlash.

In 2017, Scottish widower Craig Sullivan launched 2,000 messages in bottles to find love. He received 50 potential dates but faced backlash from locals and environmental agencies for littering, which led him to stop his efforts.

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Greece leads the Olympic parade, honoring its historical Olympic origins.

During the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony, Greece always leads the parade of nations to honor its historical role as the birthplace of the Olympics. This tradition has been maintained since the revival of the modern Games in 1896, reflecting Greece’s significant contribution to Olympic history.

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Producing pennies and nickels costs more than their face value.

Pennies and nickels cost more to produce than their face value, leading to substantial losses. Over the past three years, the U.S. has lost nearly half a billion dollars minting these coins. For example, a penny costs around 3.07 cents to make, and a nickel costs about 11.5 cents.

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Physical contact affects babies’ DNA, influencing growth and development.

Holding babies can affect their DNA. Studies show that infants with less physical contact have less mature DNA cells, resulting in delayed growth and development. This indicates that a lack of physical affection impacts genetic expression.

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Maria Branyas Morera, world’s oldest, was five during Titanic sinking.

Maria Branyas Morera holds the title of the world’s oldest verified living person. Born on March 4, 1907, she was five years old when the Titanic sank in 1912.

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Samsung’s 2018 “Fat-Finger” error gave employees $9M in shares.

In 2018, Samsung experienced a significant “Fat-Finger” error, mistakenly allocating $9 million worth of shares to each employee. The total misallocation was $100 billion, far exceeding the company’s market cap. In just 37 minutes, 16 employees sold their shares, resulting in an 11% drop in the stock’s value.

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Aquaponics uses fish waste for plants, saving 98% water.

Aquaponics integrates fish farming and plant farming, utilizing fish waste to nourish plants. This system can use as little as 2% of the water required by traditional farming methods.

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VanMoof used TV images on bike boxes, reducing damage 80%.

VanMoof, a Dutch bicycle company, cleverly placed TV images on their bike boxes to reduce shipping damage. This creative approach led to an impressive 80% decrease in damages during transit.

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Gaming industry revenue surpasses film and music industries combined.

The gaming industry generates more revenue than the film and music industries combined, valued at over $300 billion. This growth is fueled by mobile gaming and esports.