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2024-01-06 10:45:01 In the 19th and early 20th centuries, having all your teeth removed and replaced with false ones was considered a perfect gift for your 21st birthday or a newly wedded bride.

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2024-01-05 15:45:01 Human muscles are limited by our brain. We actually have the strength to move cars and boulders.

#Humans

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2024-01-04 13:05:01 Mithridatism is the practice of protecting oneself against a poison by gradually self-administering non-lethal amounts.

The word is derived from Mithridates VI, the King of Pontus, who so feared being poisoned that he regularly ingested small doses, aiming to develop immunity.

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2024-01-02 22:35:18 What's New for Shocking Facts in 2024

- A New 'Share Your Thoughts' feature will be added in this channel, where by you can share your opinions on any topic.

-There was a delay with this year's merch sale, because of shipping problems, but it will be launched the moment it is resolved. It will be worth the wait; with premium design, quality fabric and studio level promotion.

- We have launched another channel named "Secret Confessions". A Format that allows you to express your secrets anonymously and get anonymous responses.

-Last but not least, we will try our best to add more giveaways this year. The First one will be soon, so turn on notifications to be on time.

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2023-12-26 20:30:55 In 2004, Swedish authorities deployed emergency services to provide a "condom ambulance".

If you needed a condom urgently, you could call them for an emergency condom delivery.

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2023-12-25 23:20:01 Countries with the Highest population of black people

1. Nigeria (221 million)

2. Ethiopia (123 million)

3. Brazil (110 million)

4. DR Congo (97 million)

5. Tanzania (64 million)

6. Kenya (57 million)

9. USA (47.2 million)

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2023-12-15 16:15:04 In Malawi a book titled: "HOW TO CHANGE YOUR WIFE IN 30 DAYS" sold two million copies in one week, before it was discovered that the title had a spelling error!

The correct title is: "HOW TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE IN 30 DAYS". After the correction, for the whole month, only 3 copies were sold.

#Humans

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2023-12-13 14:05:19 Lamborghini cars were invented when the Lamborghini tractor company was insulted by the creator of Ferrari.

Ferruccio Lamborghini, born on April 28, 1916, once complained of a weak clutch in his Ferrari car to founder Enzo Ferrari, after that Enzo Ferrari replied to Lamborghini

“Lamborghini, you may be able to drive a tractor, but you will never be able to handle a Ferrari properly".

Lamborghini then founded rival luxury sports car company Autombili Lamborghini. Before that Lamborghini used to make tractors.

#Companies

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2023-12-12 10:20:01 A Professional sleeper is someone who gets paid to sleep. They generally do this as part of scientific research focused on analysing sleep patterns or evaluating the quality of various sleep-related products.

As of Aug 2, 2022, the average annual pay for a Professional Sleeper in the United States is $59,998 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.85 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,154/week or $5,000/month.

#Humans

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2023-12-11 12:30:02 Lightning often follows a volcanic eruption due to the friction between particles of the dense ash clouds that are formed as a result of the eruption. When the particles rub together, the charges inside the ash clouds begin to separate. The resulting charge buildup generates lightning strikes from the volcano itself not the sky above.

This rare natural mysterious
phenomenon is called a "Muddy Thunderstorm".

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