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1. In 1975, an American entrepreneur named Gary Dahl invented the pet rock. He took rocks from a Mexico beach and, over the course of only half a year, would sell each rock for $4, making himself over $1.5 million.

1. Former President of Turkey Kemal Atatürk gave his adopted daughter Sabiha, a surname that translated as 'belonging to the sky'. She soon developed a passion for flying and went on to become the world's first female combat pilot.

01. Back when dinosaurs existed, there used to be volcanoes that were erupting on the moon. #dinosaur #volcano #science #knowledge #education #wtf #shocking #history #moon

1. Even though the Pied Piper of Hamelin is just a story/myth, the town of Hamelin's records state that many children disappeared from the town around the time of the story. The town chronicle even wrote in 1384 "It is 100 since our children left."

01. People who work in slaughterhouses can and do suffer from Post-traumatic stress disorder.

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1. An Italian schoolboy who was selling snacks on campus at a lower price than the cafeteria was suspended for 10 days. He also received a prestigious scholarship from an institute that said the boy's initiative should be "encouraged, not persecuted."

1. In 1840, the average age of onset of menstruation for girls was 17. By 2000, this age had dropped to 12 years old.

1. 61% of U.S troops killed in Vietnam were younger than 21 years old, most of whom were drafted.

1. When ascending to the throne, royals may pick their regnal name from any of their Christian or middle names. Charles Philip Arthur George could also be King Philip, King Arthur, or King George if he wanted to.