Mind-blowing Facts That Literally Nobody Has Heard Before

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"Fancy Riding" of bicycles is illegal in Illinois. That means you are not allowed to remove your feet from the pedals, your hands from the handlebars, or your butt from the seat under any circumstances while you're riding on the road. Yes, this is a stupid law. 

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The More You Know

  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • In the late 1600s, London was plagued by an attacker who would spank his victims with a rod and shout "Spanko!" before running away.
  • The smallest bone in your body is in your ear.
  • Tennis was originally played with bare hands.
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