Between 2007 and 2012, Bill Gates gave away $28 billion; saving 6 million lives.
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There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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A couple from Bristol who had trouble selling their house, found out they had an original Banksy on their wall, and received twice the asking price by selling the painting with a house attached.
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Some older/less efficient worker termites will develop 'backpacks' of toxic chemicals that explode when the termite is threatened. They are essentially used as suicide bombers when the colony is being attacked.
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While pumpkins are typically orange, they can also be green, white, red, gray, and even blue.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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