Early Roman brides carried a bunch of herbs, like garlic and rosemary 🌿, under their veils to symbolize fidelity ❤️ and fertility 🌱, and to ward off evil 🛡️. These herbs were the precursor to the modern bridal bouquet 💐.

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Biophilia means people love nature and feel happy around plants, animals, and the outdoors. It helps us relax, feel calm, and stay healthy. This natural connection is part of being human and helps us enjoy life more. 🌿🐦🌞

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Under-5 year old deaths dropped from 12.8 million (1990) to 4.8 million (2023). Neonatal deaths fell from 5.2 million to 2.3 million. Progress slowed since 2015. Most deaths happen in sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia. Main causes: infections, birth problems, and poor care. A baby in sub-Saharan Africa is 14 times more likely to die in the first month than one in Australia/New Zealand. 🌍👶 @googlefactss #ChildHealth #GlobalHealth #SDG

The longest place name in the world is the hill called Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu in New Zealand. The Māori name has 85 letters and roughly means “the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, played the flute for his loved one.” Locals often shorten it to “Taumata” because the full name is difficult to pronounce and remember.
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The Inland Taipan is the world’s deadliest snake. It lives in Australia and hunts rats. It bites quickly and holds prey until it dies. Active in the morning, it hides in soil cracks. Females lay up to 20 eggs. Bites are rare but very dangerous and need fast medical help. Only a handful of people have been bitten and all survived.

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A man in Scotland tore a 2 mm hole in his windpipe by holding his nose and closing his mouth while sneezing.
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Party hats are decorative hats worn during celebrations like birthdays and New Year’s Eve. They are usually cone-shaped and made from paper or thin cardboard hats, often with bright colors, patterns, tassels, or elastic bands. They are used worldwide, especially at children’s parties. They come from European carnival costumes in the 1600s–1700s. Disposable versions became common in early 1900s Europe and North America.
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In Iran, showing a thumbs-up is rude and like giving the middle finger. Pointing with the index finger at someone is also impolite. Showing the soles of your feet or putting feet on the table is disrespectful.
Note: younger generations care less about this.
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Women remember to do things better than men when a signal from outside tells them to act, especially if they need to do something physical.

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Tying a knot in a handkerchief helps people remember things, like using symbols. Both work because they connect to what someone does in real life.
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What do you do or use to remember things?

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Tomatoes kept in the fridge at 4°C lose part of their smell and taste after a few hours.
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After death, eyelid muscles relax, so eyes can close or stay open depending on body position and muscle stiffness (rigor mortis). Open eyes dry faster, causing cloudiness and dark lines called tache noire. Funeral workers often close eyelids for appearance. These changes are natural and don’t show feelings or awareness. 👁️⚰️

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The Dutch built a wall in 1653 to protect New Amsterdam. In 1664, the British invaded by sea, tore down the wall, and made it a street. That street became Wall Street. 🏰➡️🛳️➡️🛣️

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Mount Mihara volcano was a common place for suicides starting in the 1920s. In 1933, a woman named Matsumoto Kiyoko jumped in, planning to die with her girlfriend Tomita Masako, who was stopped by a guard. After this, many more people died there. In one year, 945 suicides happened. A fence was built to stop people from jumping. 🌋☠

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The office chair was made to help people sit and work longer without standing. It can swivel and has wheels to move easily. Charles Darwin added wheels to his chair. In the 1800s, chairs were designed to support good posture and comfort with adjustable seats, backs, and armrests. 🪑+🛞

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To ripen avocados fast, put them in a brown paper bag with an apple or banana. These fruits release a gas called ethylene that helps avocados ripen quicker, usually in 1 to 3 days. Keep the bag at room temperature and check daily. Avoid the fridge until they are ripe, or they won’t ripen properly.
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