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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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Dogs are banned from Antarctica under international agreements. The rule exists to protect native wildlife and prevent the spread of diseases to fragile ecosystems.

The London Stock Exchange traces back to Jonathan’s Coffee House, where broker John Castaing began publishing stock and commodity prices in 1698.

The first product ever scanned with a barcode was a pack of Wrigley’s chewing gum in 1974.

The word “goodbye” comes from “God be with you,” which was shortened over time through phrases like “God b’ wi’ ye.”

Every human spent roughly one full day as a single cell before dividing for the first time.

Sausages are sometimes called “bangers” because wartime versions contained more water. When cooked, steam built up inside the casing, causing them to burst with a loud bang.

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