In Korea, a child’s first birthday is the most important. In one part of the celebration, several items are placed on a table. The one that the baby picks up first is said to predict their future.
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Approximately 70,000 people in the U.S. are both blind and deaf!
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Sleeping on the job is acceptable in Japan. It is viewed as exhaustion from working hard. Some people fake it to look committed to their job.
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One in 500 humans has one blue eye and one brown eye.
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The “cheerleader effect”, the theory that girls look more attractive in groups, is scientifically proven.
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More boys than girls are born during the day; more girls are born at night.
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Eskimos don't gamble.
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Many people in parts of China eat insects. Some common insects are bean worms, scoprions, and locusts.
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