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Disturbing facts about vikings

Vikings used the skulls of their enemies as drinking vessels.

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What is the most expensive spice?

The world's most expensive spice is Saffron. The price ranges from 40$ to 60$ per ounce.

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Can you name the four kings in a deck of cards?

Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history. Spades - King David; Clubs - Alexander the Great; Hearts - Charlemagne; and Diamonds - Julius Caesar.

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Puking Horses

Never seen a horse puke? That's because they can't. Horses have no gag reflex and are incapable of throwing up. Sometimes their inability to throw up causes stomach upsets - which can be fatal.

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How long is a yard?

The term "yard", was determined by King Henry I of England. The distance from his nose to the tip of his middle finger with arm extended became the standard "yard" measurement term.

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Who is the highest ranking military official?

The president is the highest ranking official in the government including the military.

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Proof you can teach an old chimp new tricks

In 2005, Ai Ai, a 27-year-old chimpanzee living at a zoo in northern China's Shaanxi province quit smoking after 16 years. Zoo keepers helped by providing therapy that included walking, music therapy, and exercise according to the Xinhua news agency said.

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