Tower of Terror
The most forceful rollercoaster in the world is “Tower of Terror” at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg, South Africa. At the bottom of the ride’s huge drop, people experience a G-force of 6.3g, twice the G-force of a space shuttle launch.
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A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
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Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
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A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
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