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One of the most rewarding aspects of mastering a new skill is sharing that knowledge with others. While some facts are strange and beautiful, while others are completely worthless. There is a whole category of trivia that is so fantastic that you can't help but ask everyone you encounter, 'Did you know this?!' These are the facts that will amaze you and your friends, ranging from why grapes catch fire in the microwave to how long it takes the typical animal to urinate.

The most Oscars won by an actor or actress

The most Oscar nominations for a film

Blood Purification

Blood Purification and Insect Bites

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Oldest Oscar recipient

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Outstanding Oscar speech

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The most costly Oscar winner

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lowest-priced Oscar winner

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Mangoes in South India were referred to as aam-kaay in Tamil, which became maam-kaay as a result of the numerous regional dialects there.

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First best female director

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youngster to win an Oscar

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the first Oscar for a technicolor film

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Silent Oscar winner

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Vision Boards Can Help You Relax

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Just the wrong direction of the wind was blowing.

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The locals had Hollywood grins.

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Greeks once resided there.

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Pompeii and Pink Floyd

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Researchers cast dead bodies

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Beneficial for Diabetics

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The Dussehra celebrations in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, are another well-known event in India

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According to popular belief, the first lavish celebration of Dussehra was held in the Mysore Palace in the 17th century

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Some myths even claim that Goddess Durga visited her birthplace on Earth along with her children Lakshmi, Ganesha, Kartik, and Saraswati

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On the day of Dussehra, Goddess Chamundeshwari is worshipped in Mysore

Dussehra, Sanskrit phrase, Dash Hara, the defeat of the Sun, Hindu, Sun, Lord Rama, Ravana

The name Dussehra is derived from the Sanskrit phrase Dash Hara, which in English means "the defeat of the Sun.

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A "SACKBUT" WAS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE TROMBONE DURING THE RENAISSANCE.

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A SPECIAL TUBA KNOWN AS A SOUSAPHONE IS USED BY MANY MARCHING BAND.

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The total length of tubing in a trumpet would be approximately 6 1/2 feet if stretched out completely.