The electric chair and cotton candy were both invented by dentists - Dr. Albert Southwick and Dr. William Morrison, respectively.

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Snakes can predict earthquakes up to 75 miles away, five days in advance,. This is likely in response to subtle vibrations or changes in the earth's electromagnetic field.

Earmuffs were invented by 15-year-old Chester Greenwood in 1873 to keep his ears warm while ice-skating. He crafted the first pair using wire, fur, and cloth and patented the design.

Anguilla is a small Caribbean island. In 2024, 23% of its entire annual income came from selling its national domain name, '.ai'.

Only 46% of the world's cultures kiss romantically, according to a 2015 study.

Sweden is so efficient at waste management that only 1% of its garbage ends up in a landfill, with another 52% converted into energy and the remaining 47% recycled.

The prototype for the first-ever pair of Nike running shoes was made using a waffle iron.

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