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For Ladies' Hands Only

Don't you hate it when your weak, feminine fingers struggle to grasp a normal-sized pen for MEN? What if pens were small and dainty for your girly little woman hands. Wouldn't that be nice?

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The More You Know

  • The moon has its own time zones.
  • The 442nd Infantry Regiment, a largely Japanese American unit that served during WWII, did so while their families were held in internment camps. Their motto was "Go for Broke" and they were the most decorated unit in U.S. military history.
  • The first pair of Nike running shoes was made in a waffle iron.
  • 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.
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