Genghis Khan exempted the poor and clergy from taxes, encouraged literacy, and established free religion, leading many peoples to join his empire before they were even conquered.
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Elephants are terrified of Bees and actually have a special, distinct vocalization for “Run away the Bees are angry”
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Putting your car alarm remote under your chin or beside your head increases its range.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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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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While filming a guest appearance on Star Trek TNG, Stephen Hawking was taken on a tour of the USS Enterprise set. When he saw the Warp Core, he paused, and said “I’m working on that.”
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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