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Istanbul, Turkey, is located in both Europe and Asia.

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Paint brush painting green-blue color onto canvas

Scientists discovered a color only five people have seen.

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Maryland’s state sport is jousting.

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History
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Portrait of the oldest documented human, Jeanne Louise Calment, as a young woman in 1895

The oldest verified age anyone has reached is 122.

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The Earth shakes every 26 seconds, and scientists aren’t sure why.

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Camouflaged photographer taking pictures outdoors

It’s illegal to wear camouflage in several countries.

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There is a miniature replica of the Washington Monument under a manhole near the actual monument.

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Geography
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Humans invented alcohol before we invented the wheel.

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  1. American-style cheese was first developed in Switzerland.

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  2. Only two countries have names that start with ‘the.’

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  3. Grand Central Terminal is radioactive.

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  4. You can mail potatoes and coconuts without a box through the U.S. Postal Service.

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  5. Betty Crocker is a made-up character.

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  6. You can still see part of your third eyelid.

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