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Dippin' Dots, the popular ice cream treat found in stadiums and theme parks, was originally invented as cryogenically frozen cow feed.

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Studies show that in Rock, Paper, Scissors, always start with Paper against inexperienced players, as they tend to lead with Rock. Against seasoned veterans, start with Scissors, as they're likely to avoid Rock to stay unpredictable.

In 1980, the FBI set up a fake company as part of a sting operation to expose corruption in Congress. Nearly 25% of those targeted accepted bribes and were convicted.

A 2016 study found that riding a roller coaster can help pass kidney stones — especially if you sit in the back row, which has a 64% success rate.

When the shopping cart debuted in 1937, people hated it. Men found it unmanly; women said it looked like a pram. So inventor Sylvan Goldman hired models to push them around stores — and soon, they caught on, making him a multimillionaire.

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A 2012 study by Hiroshima University found that participants who looked at pictures of cute animals performed better on tasks requiring focus and precision.

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