In 2013 the Vatican had to pull 6000 papal medals from sale because the inscription said “Lesus“ instead of “Jesus”.
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Dr. Werner Forssmann fed a catheter…
Dr. Werner Forssmann fed a catheter into an artery in his arm and on into his heart without knowing what the consequences would be. He then made an X-ray as proof. This procedure eventually revolutionised heart surgery. In 1956 he was awarded with the Nobel Price for Physiology or Medicine.
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During WWII, the US provided training…
During WWII, the US provided training and equipment for a Vietnamese group called the Viet Minh that was resisting Japanese occupation. The Viet Minh became the foundation of the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong that the US fought during the Vietnam War.
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US President Nixon believed that France…
US President Nixon believed that France, Italy and Latin America are too immature for democracy and should instead be ruled by authoritarian regimes.
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In 1993 a French man driving a Citroen…
In 1993 a French man driving a Citroen car in a remote area of the Moroccan desert had a breakdown and became stranded. To survive he tore down the car, built a motorcycle from the parts, and rode it back to civilization. When he arrived he was ticketed for operating an illegal vehicle.
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The brand Puma sued Dolce & Gabbana…
The brand Puma sued Dolce & Gabbana over a slipper design they believe was copied. D&G argued that their design was for a different clientele and used real fur. Puma lost because D&G only sold 3 pairs with 2 being bought by Puma’s test buyers. The judge said there was no competition.
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There was a rumor in the 1960s…
There was a rumor in the 1960s that Japan made products in a town called Usa which were then exported to the US with the label “MADE IN USA” to make them appear as if they were made in the US.
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A cat’s purr frequency is between 25…
A cat’s purr frequency is between 25 and 150 Hertz. This frequency corresponds with the frequency that scientists have found that promote bone density and healing. This vibrational frequency technique is used in astronauts to help mitigate bone density issues from low gravity.
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It’s a tradition in Italy to watch…
It’s a tradition in Italy to watch the movie Trading Places on Christmas Eve, with millions tuning in every year.
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The Russian Soyuz series of spacecraft…
The Russian Soyuz series of spacecraft has been in continual use with the same basic design for 55 years and 140 flights. It is widely considered the world’s safest, most cost-effective human spaceflight vehicle. At least one is always docked at the ISS at all times for use as an escape craft.
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