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2023-09-25 23:20:24 In Malaysia, beer is considered the most effective means of preventing infant illnesses.

That is why locals often bathe newborns with this foamy drink.

#Culture

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2023-09-24 20:30:11 Chocolate has long been a currency.

At the beginning of our era, ancient civilizations living in South Africa and Mexico used cocoa beans in the monetary system.

#History

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2023-09-23 22:20:46 Forgot your computer password?

Boot up in safe mode (F8 during startup), log in as administrator and then change your password.

#Tips

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2023-09-22 14:05:18 In the forests of India grows a plant called kalir kanda, locally called "stomach cheat.

After eating 1-2 leaves, one feels satiated for a whole week, even though there are no nutrients in the leaves.

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2023-09-20 12:09:40 In ancient Egypt, cats were considered sacred.

When a family's favorite cat died, the whole family would shave off their eyebrows and mourn until the eyebrows grew back.

#History

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2023-09-19 14:30:01 In response to several of your requests on the bot, we have started posting multiple facts at a time. Here are some Shocking Facts about rape.

42% of women who are raped tell no one about the assault

Rape results in about 32,000 pregnancies each year

4 out of 5 rape victims subsequently suffer from chronic physical or psychological conditions

42% of raped women expect to be raped again

Rape survivors are 13 times more likely to attempt suicide than are people who have not been victims of a crime

Surveys show that at least 1 in 4 women and 1 in 30 men experience rape or a serious sexual assault at some point during their lives. 

Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, and a Rape is reported every six minutes.

If you are a victim, always feel free to talk to your families and friends, or contact your local hospital. You will be amazed to see how much they are willing to help.

If you can, share this post to others, and let them know you are there for them!

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2023-09-18 11:05:17 In Costa Rica, a female crocodile has been found to have made herself pregnant in the first known "virgin birth". The crocodile had been kept in captivity in a zoo and had zero contact with males.

#Animals

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2023-09-16 11:05:15 23-year old Mexican rapper Dansur, surgically implants gold chains into his head to serve as his hair.

#Latest

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2023-09-07 11:05:16 One of the most infamous bank robbers in South Africa’s history, Andre Stander, was actually a policeman himself who robbed banks on his lunch break and returned to the scene as an investigating officer.

#People

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2023-09-02 11:05:16 In Japan, you can go to jail for one year, for insulting someone on the Internet.

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