These Famous Brands Used To Have Different Names
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Jeans used to have a different name.

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There’s no evidence of pirates making treasure maps.

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Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana map also showing Brazil

France’s longest border is with Brazil.

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Geography
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Modern Polaroid camera and printed photograph

Does Shaking a Polaroid Really Work? 

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Close-up of goosebumps on a woman's shoulder

Some people can control their goosebumps on command.

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The Golden Gate Bridge was almost painted in stripes.

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History
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Illustration of long woodpecker tongue in head

Woodpeckers have long tongues that wrap around their skulls.

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There are no muscles in human fingers.

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