On average people fear spiders more than they do death.
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In Utah, it is illegal to swear in front of a dead person.
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The station master and operating officer at the Kishi Station, Japan, is a cat!
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Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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In Turkish, the bird we call a Turkey is called "Hindi" ("from India"). In India, it's called "Peru." In Arabic, the bird is called "Greek chicken"; in Greek it's called "French chicken"; and in French it's called "Indian chicken." The bird is indigenous to none of these places.
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One in three dog owners say they have talked to their pets on the phone.
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