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.

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Imprints are your best friend when it comes to finding books you like.

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Unless the author is already well-known, book readings and signings are not profitable.

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Mirror superstition in Rome

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The Fundamental Attribution Error may aid in explaining conspiracy ideas.

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Sachin Tendulkar also Assisted as a ball boy

Ebook sales

Ebook sales have plummeted. (Sorry, Internet trolls!)

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Younger is a fantastic TV show to watch if you're interested in publishing.

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The trade publishing sector is divided into two parts: the Big 5 and independent publishers.

Animals

Animals can recognize themselves in Mirror

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Matter is reflected in mirrors.

Mirrors

Mirrors reflect both light and sound.

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Not all Buddhists practise vegetarianism.

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Fill your heart, not your mind.

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Yorkshire's first foreign-born player was Sachin Tendulkar.

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"Sachin Tendulkar's wicket is worth a shilling! "

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"MIRROR COVERING IN THE HOUSE OF MOURNING"

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Book publishers adore sending books to reviewers!

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Authors are probably not making as much money up front as you believe.

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Mirrors have been linked to hallucinations.

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Water was used for mirrors in ancient times.

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The phrase "X-Files" refers to all of the conspiracy theory fodder that the FBI is secretly working on.

 Abraham Lincoln

According to one conspiracy theory, Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, did not die.

The X-Files

No other television show has delved as deeply into conspiracy theories as The X-Files.

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Tragic occurrences contribute to the development of conspiracy ideas.

Buzz Aldrin.

A conspiracy theorist was once punched in the face by Buzz Aldrin.

the plank.

They did not actually force people to walk the plank.

 Jolly Roger

The Jolly Roger flag was not used by every pirate ship.