If all 8 billion people on Earth joined a rock-paper-scissors tournament, it would be over in just 33 rounds.

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The colour chartreuse is named after Chartreuse liqueur, which is named after the Grande Chartreuse monastery, which in turn is named after the Chartreuse mountains, which themselves are named after the village once known as Chartrousse.

In Germany, dog owners are legally required to give their pets plenty of daily exercise — at least twice a day, adding up to an hour or more. The law helps prevent neglect and keeps dogs active and engaged.

Ravens and wolves have been observed working together to find food, with ravens acting as scouts. When they locate a carcass, they alert the wolf pack with a special call, allowing both species to benefit from the find.

A 2019 survey found that 45% of Americans believe in ghosts and demons, with over a third reporting they've felt the presence of a ghost or spirit.

The average person consumes roughly 20 lbs (9 kg) of onions per year. That's around 80 onions.

Alcohol is the leading global risk factor for premature death and disability among adults under 49 years old, causing more deaths than malaria, tuberculosis, and violence combined.

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