The first guy to win Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (USA) used none of his lifelines until the final question, where he called his dad. During the call, he told his dad he didn't need any help on the final question, but he just wanted to let him know that he was about to win $1,000,000.
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In Japan, watermelons are grown into the shape of a square so they are easier to stack and transport.
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In Ice Age, the drawings of characters during the end credit roll - and Sid's drawing of himself on a wall - were all done by the children of the animators.
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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Students at the John Hopkins University collaboratively decided to opt out of their final since the professor set his curve based on the highest score grading it as 100%. They chose to receive a score of zero, making it the highest grade and thereby getting 100%.
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In Tunisia, you can book an overnight stay in Luke Skywalker’s boyhood home for only $10.
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