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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.

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The world's oldest DAM is situated in Jordon.

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There was a "Golden Age of Piracy," but piracy dates back to ancient times.

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Pirates wore earrings to ward off seasickness.

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Pirates had a sophisticated mail system and a retirement plan.

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Pirates did wear patches, but not because they were all missing an eye.

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It's home to India's only legitimate two-wheeler taxis

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Goa celebrates two independence days

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And some pirates did have hooks and wooden pegs.

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Did you Know? Taj Mahal Changes Colour Three Times A Day

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Palm trees have been associated with humans since the dawn of time.

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Have you ever heard of Palm wine?

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Not All Palm Trees Are 'Trees,' and Not All Plants Called Palms Are Truly Palms

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Did you Know? Palm Trees Are Important Religious Symbol

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Some Believe That Aliens Built Machu Picchu

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Petra was built in the honor of the sun

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petra was destroyed during an ancient massive earthquake

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Petra is near a famous biblical site

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the famous petra tresury is actually a graveyard

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Did you Know? In-flight oxygen masks aren't intended to last the whole flight.

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Airplane air is significantly drier than any you might experience on earth.

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An engineer designed a plane with a detachable cabin to save passengers.

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Did you Know? Some planes can fly 5 hours after their engine goes off

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If someone dies on your flight, their body might stay in the cabin with you.

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No, Jahangir, the Mughal emperor, did not find Kashmir. Emperor Ashoka established Srinagar.

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Interesting fact! Even during Ancient times, women had significantly greater authority.

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Fun Fact! Flamingoes bend their legs at ankles not knees.

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Did you Know? The world wastes about 1 billion metric tons of food each year.