Egyptians kept pet lions, baboons, and mongooses — animals were associated with specific deities.

The top 10% of people own over 75% of global wealth.

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The Olympic rings represent five inhabited continents.

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You are more likely to meet someone with your birthday than you expect.

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A regulation NFL football must be inflated to between 12.5 and 13.5 psi.

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The FIFA World Cup is held every four years.

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BASE jumping stands for Buildings, Antennae, Spans (bridges), and Earth (cliffs).

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The human voice is the only musical instrument capable of producing language simultaneously with music.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh contains a flood narrative strikingly similar to the biblical story of Noah.

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