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Steven Spielberg directing "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" in a SORCERER t-shirt.

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The word "peach" is from the Latin malum Persicum, which literally means "Persian apple."

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Happy Birthday, Frida Kahlo!

After a devastating bus accident at 18 left her bedridden, she began painting using a special easel and a mirror mounted above her bed.
She went on to became one of history's most celebrated artists.

#FridaKahlo #OnThisDay
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Twin Peaks Map, drawn by David Lynch

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Marlon Brando’s jaw prosthetic for "The Godfather."

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The Statue of Liberty's full title is “Liberty Enlightening the World.” #july4th
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Happy 250th birthday, America! We got you a present. 🇺🇸

The red, white, and blue stars of this globular cluster shine like a sparkler waved on a dark night in this image from @NASAHubble, released in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.

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Giraffes spend about 80 percent of their day eating.

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🇺🇸 Most of the Founding Fathers didn't actually sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Congress adopted it on July 4, but most delegates signed it on August 2.

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⚽ Lionel Messi almost never became a professional soccer player.

Diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency as a child, his family struggled to afford treatment. At 13, FC Barcelona offered to cover the cost if he joined their academy.

The rest is history. 🐐

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Only eight nations have ever won the men's FIFA World Cup.

As of 2026, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, France, England, and Spain are the only countries to lift soccer's most prestigious trophy.
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Brazil is the only nation to qualify for every men's World Cup.

Since the tournament began in 1930, Brazil has appeared in every edition of the FIFA World Cup, a remarkable record unmatched by any other country.

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After the 1970 World Cup, which Brazil won, the London Sunday Times ran a headline that read:

"How Do You Spell Pelé? G-O-D." ⚽️

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Although many people assume German is English's nearest linguistic cousin, that honor belongs to Frisian, a West Germanic language spoken in parts of the Netherlands and Germany.

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Ever heard of an otrovert?

It's someone who enjoys people, but doesn't feel a strong need to belong to groups or define themselves by them.

Are you an otrovert? 🤔

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Negative experiences stick harder than positive ones because your brain evolved to prioritize survival over happiness.
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Answer: Greeting Cards

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What is the most common Father's Day gift in the United States?

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A male sand grouse will fly more than 100 miles to find water for his family.

He soaks it up in his feathers, and when he returns to the nest, his offspring will drink from them.
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