Here's your (not so) totally useless fact(s) of the day:

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German chocolate cake was invented in Texas. It was named for a person, Sam German, who created a type of baking chocolate for Baker’s in 1852.

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If human beings consumed calories like hummingbirds do, they would have to drink over 1,100 cans of Coca-Cola (or Pepsi if you prefer) a day to consume the equivalent sugar load that a hummingbird does.

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If a shirt shrinks, put it in a bowl with ice water and one cup of hair conditioner. It will restore it to its normal size.

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Being sarcastic on a regular basis can add up to 3 yrs to your life. Sarcasm is extremely healthy for the mind.

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The Lion King will forever hold the record for best selling VHS of all time, with over 50 million copies sold.

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Applying vodka on your face cleanses the skin, tightens pores and can prevent acne breakouts.

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“Synesthesia” is a neurological condition that can cause a person to see, smell and taste music.

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Get a small pan and fill with water. Add some vanilla extract and cinnamon and put on the stove. Your house will smell like a bakery.

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Spongebob is the only Nicktoon 1990s that has not ended yet.

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Other people hear a higher version of your voice than you do, because you’re hearing it resonate through your bones..

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The longest word in the English language is 45 letters long: pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

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Drinking helps to fight against Radioactive Poisoning - The survivors of Chernobyl were drunk at the time.

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According to a study, kids tend to like the music that their parents enjoyed when they were teenagers.

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Soaking your feet in hot water, especially with a cold pack on your head/neck, is a popular home remedy for headaches (like migraines) that works by drawing blood to your extremities, easing pressure in your head.

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Athazagoraphobia is the fear of being forgotten or ignored.

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J.M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan, gifted the copyright to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London in 1929, ensuring the hospital receives royalties from performances and adaptations to this day, a remarkable gesture that continues to fund pediatric care.

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Chocolate is good for your teeth. It can help fight against bacteria in the mouth and stop dental decay.

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The story of Mulan had been told in China for almost 1,500 years before Disney picked it up and made it into a movie.

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Negaholic: Somebody addicted to negativity, even when they are happy.

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The t-shirt was invented in the early 1900s for bachelors who couldn't sew or replace buttons.

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Lazy people accomplish more. Their laziness actually enables them to find the easiest quickest ways to get things done.

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John Cena, WWE superstar, has granted more than 400 Make-a-Wish requests—more than anyone in the charity's history.

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Yawning doesn't always necessarily mean you're tired, it also means your body needs more oxygen.

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The mushrooms in Mario games are based on a real species called 'Amanita Muscaria' that when eaten, make people feel like they're growing.

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Of the past 3,400 years, humans have been entirely at peace for 268 of them – Just 8 percent of recorded history.

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