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"The world’s most northerly sand dunes are in Athabasca Provincial Park in northwest Saskatchewan. They are 30 metres high. The Sand Hills of Saskatchewan near Moose Jaw are...
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Did you know,,,, "Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks! They were originally been developed as crepe paper and used for gas mask filters. The actual...
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Did you know... "While “nut” is in their name, peanuts are in fact legumes. Peanuts actually grow underground, as opposed to nuts like walnuts, almonds, etc. that grow on...
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Did you know.... "There’s only one letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name! Can you guess the answer to this random fact? You’ll find a Z (Arizona), a J (New...
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Did you know.... Oranges are NOT a naturally occuring fruit! "... oranges are a hybrid of tangerines and pomelos, also known as "Chinese grapefruit," and they were originally...
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Did you know? "Showers really do spark creativity! Showers aren't just good for your hygiene—they're good for your creativity, too. For a 2012 study published in the journal...
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Did you know... "The first travel agency started thanks to a train trip! A train excursion was organized in 1841 for a total of 540 parishioners to attend a temperance...
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Did you know: "Residents of Churchill, Canada (also known as the polar bear capital of the world), leave their cars unlocked for pedestrians who might encounter Polar Bears."...
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Did you know: "The term 'Horsepower' originated as a marketing tool? In the 1760s, a Scottish inventor named James Watt began tinkering with an earlier version of the steam...
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Prior to the late nineteenth century, timekeeping was a purely local phenomenon. Each town would set their clocks to noon when the sun reached its zenith each day. A...
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Exercise Boosts Brainpower! "Not only does exercise improve your body, it helps your mental function, says certified trainer David Atkinson. 'Exercise increases energy levels...
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Shoe Fact! "The inspiration for some of the first Nikes was a waffle. While eating waffles for breakfast, Bill Bowerman thought of using the same shape as the sole of running...