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Crazy Facts 2020-07-31 12:09:23
Pumpkins aren’t the first vegetable to have been carved. Long before carving pumpkins became popular, the Celtic people of Ireland carved turnips and lit them with embers to ward off evil spirits, a practise that’s the root of modern pumpkin carving today.
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Crazy Facts 2020-07-31 12:02:40
The Statue of Liberty is a robed female figure representing Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom. She bears a torch and a tablet, upon which is inscribed the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4 1776.
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Broccoli does not exist in nature…
Broccoli does not exist in nature. Rather, it is a human invention bred out of a wild cabbage plant. It was cultivated to have a specific taste and flavor that was more palatable to people.
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Crazy Facts 2020-07-30 19:53:00
The elephant’s closest relative looks like a guinea pig. The rock hyrax is a small, furry, rat-like mammal that lives in rocky landscapes across sub-Saharan Africa and along the coast of the Arab peninsula. Elephants and rock hyraxes share common features like having two tusks and nails instead of claws, but their closest common ancestor […]
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Crazy Facts 2020-07-30 19:40:39
‘Granny Smith’ apples come from Australia in 1868, where Maria Ann “Granny” Smith found a seedling growing near her property which bore light green apples. Apple growers began growing them for mass-market in the late 1960s, and since then it has become a popular variety worldwide.
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Crazy Facts 2020-07-30 19:26:49
More than 410 feature-length film and TV versions of William Shakespeare’s plays have been produced, making Shakespeare the most filmed author ever in any language.
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Crazy Facts 2020-07-30 19:24:24
Texas is nicknamed ‘The Lone Star State’ as a nod to its former status as an independent republic and its struggle for independence from Mexico. The ‘Lone Star’ can still be found on the state flag and seal today.
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Take a Look at This Russian Artist’s Amazing Miniature Sculptures He Makes on the Tips of Pencils
What you’re about to see is so cool, I really think you’re gonna be impressed.
Salavat Fidai is an artist from Russia who creates amazing little masterpieces on pencil tips. It almost seems like it wouldn’t be possible until you see photos and videos of his incredible work.
Scroll through these pics of Fidai’s work and keep reminding yourself that these tiny creations are 100% real.
They’re amazing!
Let’s take a look.
1. One cool cat.
Look at the detail!
2. Ready to listen to some tunes.
I love this one. He’s just chilling with his headphones on.
3. A yellow rose.
Beautiful, isn’t it?
4. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
This one is amazing.
5. A balancing act.
From a pink elephant.
#watermelon? 
#watermelonsugar Song by @harrystyles 6. A match for comparison.
Now I’m hungry.
Inspired my favorite noodle bar @iwokyou 
You have to try it! #ufa #iwokyou #seafood #уфа7. A nice sunflower.
As someone from Kansas, I love this!
8. The black swan.
On a pink background.
9. This is cool.
I like the hair!
10. A solitary panda bear.
Sitting atop her perch.
#Panda #wwf11. A Russian hockey player.
Linus Omark is his name, by the way.
@hcsalavat 
#omark #hcsalavat #khl #hockey #sports12. A rabbit in a hat.
That old trick never gets old!
13. Mortal Kombat!
Who will be the victor? And at what price??
Music by L’Orchestra CinématiqueI’m a huge fan of his work!
It’s so unique and intricate!
Now we want to hear from you.
As a bonus, here’s a video of Fidai’s work.
Have you seen any kind of art that has really blown you away lately?
If so, please share photos and links with us in the comments.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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This Artist Makes Amazing Miniature Sculptures on the Tips of Pencils
When I first saw these sculptures, I had a hard time believing they were even REAL. That’s how impressive these works of art really are.
A Russian artist named Salavat Fidai takes sculpture to another level with his incredibly unique and intricate works that he creates on the tips of pencils.
You really do have to see his work to believe it. It’s totally amazing!
Here are some great examples of what Fidai creates. Enjoy!
1. Calm and peaceful.
A very cool cat.
2. Don’t have a cow, man!
The iconic Bart Simpson.
3. Only one Dalmation.
I wonder where all his friends are?
#puppy 
Music: @andygrammer "Best of You"4. The Man. The Myth.
You know you love LEGO!
5. Check out this big Oscar.
Or little Oscar, I should say.
#JoaquinPhoenix #Oscar20206. Will you accept this rose?
I think we all know the answer to that.
7. A menacing, miniature cat.
I’d like to see the real-life version of this little guy.
8. Baby Yoda for the win!
Can’t get enough!
9. Cool buildings from around the world.
I love these! So detailed!
slide10. The black raven.
It’s kind of intimidating, don’t you think?
11. Get your ice cream!
A summer treat we can all agree on.
12. I’m a huge Halloween fan, so this one might be my favorite.
So cool and spooky!
Halloween 
Those are pretty awesome, aren’t they? As a bonus here’s a video of Fidai in action.
Have you seen any really cool art of any type online lately?
Painting? Sculpture? Anything at all?
If so, please tell us about in the comments and remember to share a link.
Thanks!
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