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When is a male clam not a male clam?
All clams start out as males; about half decide to become females at some point in their lives. Reference: http://clambiz.com/_wsn/page2.html
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An unusual way to dye an egg
By feeding hens certain dyes they can be made to lay eggs with varicolored yolks. Reference:
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How can a dead man help in the kitchen?
One lady had her husband's ashes made into an egg timer so that even in death he can still "help" in the kitchen. Reference:
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When was the country of Iraq founded?
There was no country of Iraq until it was created by the British in 1920. The modern state of Iraq was created out of the three provinces controlled by the Ottoman Turks, Basra, Mosul, and Baghdad. Reference:
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When was the dawn of the new millennium?
Popular culture also holds the year 2000 as the first year of the twenty first century and the third millennium. In the Gregorian Calendar, however, this distinction falls to the year 2001. This is because the first century began with the year 1 (there was no year zero) Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000
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When was the first ambulance service started?
The first ambulance service was established in Cincinnati in 1865. Reference: http://www.50states.com/facts/ohio.htm
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When was penicilin discovered?
Penicillin was discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming in 1928 and heralded for it's antibacterial effects. Reference:
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When can you find a reprieve from professional sports?
The only two days of the year in which there are no professional sports games (MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL) are the day before and the day after the Major League All-Star Game. Reference:
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When was the constitution signed?
The U.S. Constitution was finalized, signed, and forwarded to Congress by the members of the Constitutional Congress in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.Before the Constitution, the "Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union" had been in place to hold the American Colonies together ever since 1778.
Reference: http://www.fdrs.org/when_was_the_constitution_written.html
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When to not have grapefruit
If you've had an organ transplant, it is best to avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice (it interferes with the anti-rejection drugs in your blood). Reference: NHS direct
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When will that squirrel come out of hibernation?
The longest time spent in hibernation goes to the Burrowground squirrel with 9 months of hibernation. Reference:
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A day when heavenly bodies align
On July 1, 2015 Earth, Venus and Jupiter will be ordered on a single line. Reference:
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When & where did farming begin?
The roots of farming began in the areas of present day Turkey and the Middle East about 10,000 years ago. Over 80 percent of mankind's diet is provided by the seeds of less than a dozen plant species. Reference: http://www.historylink101.com/lessons/farm-city/story-of-farming.htm
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When did people in the united states start paying Income Tax?
In 1862, to support the Civil War, Congress enacted the nation's first income tax law. Congress eliminated the income tax in 1872 and it had a short-lived revival in 1894 and 1895.In 1913 the income tax was brought back and became a permanent part of American life. It provided a seemingly unlimited source of funds to finance ever-growing government, and it gave the government an excuse to pry into every aspect of your life.
Reference: http://www.harrybrowne.org/articles/LandOfFree.htm, http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005921.html
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When were women given the right to vote in the united states?
In 1920 the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed giving the right of women to vote. The Nineteenth Amendment prohibits state and federal government from denying the right to vote to vote by any citizen because of their sex. Reference:
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When is coral not a coral reef?
There are two types of coral, hard coral and soft coral. Hard coral species appear in reefs while soft coral species do not build reefs. Reference: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/ocean/Coralreef.shtml
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When is an anteater not an anteater?
The name anteater usually refers to the Giant Anteater but is also applied to the aardvark, the numbat, the echidna, and the pangolin. Together with the sloths, these animals comprise the order Pilosa. All these animals are known to eat ants and termites Reference: wikipedia
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