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Studies have shown that people living within a mile of a golf course are twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s, likely due to pesticide use.

Source: Parkinson.org

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In Japan, eating Christmas dinner at KFC is so popular that some locations see queues lasting over two hours.

Christmas mince pies began in the 13th century as large savoury pies shaped like a manger, often topped with a pastry baby Jesus, before evolving into the small sweet pies we know today.

Electric cars like the Detroit Electric were widely sold in the 1910s, offering around 80 miles per charge - with one documented test exceeding 200 miles. Interestingly, Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, drove an electric car instead of a Ford.

A study found cats in the U.S. were more social than those in Japan, spending more time with owners and strangers; Americans also viewed cats more favourably as pets.

The world’s two biggest stadiums are in North Korea and India - and the next eight largest are all U.S. college football venues.

Britain’s Christmas tree tradition began in 1800 when Queen Charlotte showed off a giant decorated yew tree at a royal children’s party. Newspapers picked up the story, and the trend spread across the country.

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