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An awkward moment from 2012 when BTCC reporter Paul O’Neil interviewed a child and his grandfather inside a tent during a racing event in the UK."

An awkward moment from 2012 when BTCC reporter Paul O’Neil interviewed a child and his grandfather inside a tent during a racing event in the UK."

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Do you remember this kid from 19 years ago? A 10-year-old named Jonathon Ware became an internet legend during a live news broadcast at the Portland Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon, USA. Jonathon was wearing black and white “zombie” face paint when a reporter asked for his opinion on the makeup. Instead of answering, he stared blankly into the camera and simply stated: “I like turtles.” The completely unrelated response made him a global sensation known as “The Zombie Kid.” Today, Jonathon is in his late 20s. He recently returned to the spotlight to help promote the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie, where he wore the iconic face paint once again to recreate his famous line.

Do you remember this kid from 19 years ago? A 10-year-old named Jonathon Ware became an internet legend during a live news broadcast at the Portland Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon, USA. Jonathon was wearing black and white “zombie” face paint when a reporter asked for his opinion on the makeup. Instead of answering, he stared blankly into the camera and simply stated: “I like turtles.” The completely unrelated response made him a global sensation known as “The Zombie Kid.” Today, Jonathon is in his late 20s. He recently returned to the spotlight to help promote the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie, where he wore the iconic face paint once again to recreate his famous line.

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In a 1989 CNN “Larry King Live” interview, guest Donald Trump abruptly moved his chair back and told host Larry King: “Do you mind if I sit back a little? Because your breath is very bad - it really is.” Trump later explained it was a deliberate negotiation tactic to gain the upper hand, adding that King’s breath was actually fine.

In a 1989 CNN “Larry King Live” interview, guest Donald Trump abruptly moved his chair back and told host Larry King: “Do you mind if I sit back a little? Because your breath is very bad - it really is.” Trump later explained it was a deliberate negotiation tactic to gain the upper hand, adding that King’s breath was actually fine.

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In Hangzhou, China, statues of Song dynasty official Qin Hui (11th-century national traitor) and his wife Wang Shi kneel permanently in remorse at the tomb of General Yue Fei, whom they had executed. For centuries, people have traditionally spit, slapped, or kicked the figures as a symbolic act of eternal condemnation. Does anyone in your country deserve such a statue?

In Hangzhou, China, statues of Song dynasty official Qin Hui (11th-century national traitor) and his wife Wang Shi kneel permanently in remorse at the tomb of General Yue Fei, whom they had executed. For centuries, people have traditionally spit, slapped, or kicked the figures as a symbolic act of eternal condemnation. Does anyone in your country deserve such a statue?

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160 years ago, a story by Mark Twain made a small village in California, USA, world-famous. In 1865, he wrote about a gambler whose champion frog lost a bet because a stranger secretly forced the animal to swallow heavy lead pellets (gun ammunition) until it was physically too heavy to lift its own body. To honor this tale, the town of Angels Camp now hosts a professional "Frog Jubilee." The rules are strict: "Jockeys" cannot touch the animal; they must scream or slap the ground to urge three consecutive leaps. In 1986, "Rosie the Ribiter" jumped 6.55 meters (21.5 ft), a feat unbeaten for 40 years.

160 years ago, a story by Mark Twain made a small village in California, USA, world-famous. In 1865, he wrote about a gambler whose champion frog lost a bet because a stranger secretly forced the animal to swallow heavy lead pellets (gun ammunition) until it was physically too heavy to lift its own body. To honor this tale, the town of Angels Camp now hosts a professional "Frog Jubilee." The rules are strict: "Jockeys" cannot touch the animal; they must scream or slap the ground to urge three consecutive leaps. In 1986, "Rosie the Ribiter" jumped 6.55 meters (21.5 ft), a feat unbeaten for 40 years.

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In 2018, mountaineer Wojciech Jabczynski reached the summit of Rysy, the highest peak in Poland at 2,499 meters. Instead of an empty peak, he found a domestic ginger cat sitting on the rocks and grooming itself. It appeared healthy and unbothered by the cold or the steep climb

In 2018, mountaineer Wojciech Jabczynski reached the summit of Rysy, the highest peak in Poland at 2,499 meters. Instead of an empty peak, he found a domestic ginger cat sitting on the rocks and grooming itself. It appeared healthy and unbothered by the cold or the steep climb

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11 years ago, a Japanese train floating four inches off the ground shattered the world speed record, hitting a terrifying 603 km/h (375 mph). While the original 1964 Shinkansen "Bullet Train" became famous for running on rails, Japanese engineers spent decades secretly developing something entirely different: the SCMaglev. Unlike normal trains, it doesn't use wheels or engines. Instead, it uses super-cooled, superconducting magnets to physically lift the entire train into the air and shoot it forward without any friction. The technology is so powerful that the new Chuo Shinkansen line, currently being dug deep under the Japanese Alps, will eventually connect Tokyo and Nagoya, a distance of 286 km (178 miles), in just 40 minutes. It is essentially a magnetic plane flying through a tunnel.

11 years ago, a Japanese train floating four inches off the ground shattered the world speed record, hitting a terrifying 603 km/h (375 mph). While the original 1964 Shinkansen "Bullet Train" became famous for running on rails, Japanese engineers spent decades secretly developing something entirely different: the SCMaglev. Unlike normal trains, it doesn't use wheels or engines. Instead, it uses super-cooled, superconducting magnets to physically lift the entire train into the air and shoot it forward without any friction. The technology is so powerful that the new Chuo Shinkansen line, currently being dug deep under the Japanese Alps, will eventually connect Tokyo and Nagoya, a distance of 286 km (178 miles), in just 40 minutes. It is essentially a magnetic plane flying through a tunnel.

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In 1984, German group Die Woodys released “Fichtl’s Lied,” a novelty synthpop song about little tree sprites called Fichtls pleading for humans to protect the environment. The music video, featuring smiling performers and wooden instruments, went viral online decades later.

In 1984, German group Die Woodys released “Fichtl’s Lied,” a novelty synthpop song about little tree sprites called Fichtls pleading for humans to protect the environment. The music video, featuring smiling performers and wooden instruments, went viral online decades later.

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Robin Williams's mother, Laurie McLaurin Williams, was one of the few people who could elicit his genuine, unguarded laugh. Williams often noted that his mother's playful spirit and wit were major influences on his own comedic talent.

Robin Williams's mother, Laurie McLaurin Williams, was one of the few people who could elicit his genuine, unguarded laugh. Williams often noted that his mother's playful spirit and wit were major influences on his own comedic talent.

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In the skies above Britain during the Cold War a sound existed that many described as the most terrifying and awe-inspiring noise in aviation history. This was the Vulcan Howl. The Avro Vulcan was a massive delta-wing bomber designed to carry nuclear weapons and it was powered by four Bristol Olympus engines. While the engines themselves were incredibly powerful the iconic sound did not actually come from the exhaust or the combustion process. The howl was the result of a strange aerodynamic coincidence. When the pilots pushed the throttles to approximately ninety percent power the massive volume of air rushing into the narrow intake ducts became restricted. This created a physical phenomenon known as resonance which is similar to the sound made when blowing across the top of a glass bottle. Because the intake ducts were so large the resulting vibration produced a haunting low frequency scream that could be felt in the chests of spectators miles away.

In the skies above Britain during the Cold War a sound existed that many described as the most terrifying and awe-inspiring noise in aviation history. This was the Vulcan Howl. The Avro Vulcan was a massive delta-wing bomber designed to carry nuclear weapons and it was powered by four Bristol Olympus engines. While the engines themselves were incredibly powerful the iconic sound did not actually come from the exhaust or the combustion process. The howl was the result of a strange aerodynamic coincidence. When the pilots pushed the throttles to approximately ninety percent power the massive volume of air rushing into the narrow intake ducts became restricted. This created a physical phenomenon known as resonance which is similar to the sound made when blowing across the top of a glass bottle. Because the intake ducts were so large the resulting vibration produced a haunting low frequency scream that could be felt in the chests of spectators miles away.

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In 2010, Francisco Domingo Joaquim, known as “Chiquinho” from Angola, set the Guinness World Record for the widest mouth, measuring 17 cm (6.69 inches). The record was officially measured on the set of Lo Show dei Record in Rome, Italy, on March 18. He could fit entire soda cans, bottles, and even his own hand inside his mouth.

In 2010, Francisco Domingo Joaquim, known as “Chiquinho” from Angola, set the Guinness World Record for the widest mouth, measuring 17 cm (6.69 inches). The record was officially measured on the set of Lo Show dei Record in Rome, Italy, on March 18. He could fit entire soda cans, bottles, and even his own hand inside his mouth.

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