Some types of birds have been observed to incorporate cigarette butts into their nests as a means of keeping mites and other parasites away.
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In England, a temple that is said to be from ancient druids was actually constructed 200 years ago as a way to provide employment to the local population.
In England, a temple that is said to be from ancient druids was actually constructed 200 years ago as a way to provide employment to the local population.
. Andrew Johnson had very little formal education, similar to Abraham Lincoln, who is widely regarded as America’s greatest President. However, Johnson, who was Lincoln’s successor, did not learn to read, write, or do math until he was 17, and is now considered one of the worst Presidents in American history.
. Andrew Johnson had very little formal education, similar to Abraham Lincoln, who is widely regarded as America’s greatest President. However, Johnson, who was Lincoln’s successor, did not learn to read, write, or do math until he was 17, and is now considered one of the worst Presidents in American history.
In 1978, Janet Parker was the last person to pass away due to smallpox. She was employed in a laboratory that was one of the last to be allowed to research the virus. When it was verified that Janet had contracted the virus, the doctor in charge of the lab, Henry Bedson, committed suicide.
In 1978, Janet Parker was the last person to pass away due to smallpox. She was employed in a laboratory that was one of the last to be allowed to research the virus. When it was verified that Janet had contracted the virus, the doctor in charge of the lab, Henry Bedson, committed suicide.
In The Shawshank Redemption, when Morgan Freeman’s character is asked “why do they call you Red?”, he responds with “maybe it’s because I’m Irish”. This is a reference to the fact that the character in the novel was a red haired Irish man. Although Freeman was cast for the part, the line was added as a humorous nod to the character’s origin.