In Kentucky it’s illegal to carry ice cream… In the state of Kentucky, there’s an old, strange-sounding law that says you can’t carry ice cream in your back pocket. Now, obviously, this isn’t something people normally do. So why does this law even exist? “Ready to be shocked? Start scrolling 👇” Here’s the backstory: A […]
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Montana averages just 7 people per square mile. Montana is a very large state in the U.S., but not many people live there. When we say it averages just 7 people per square mile, that means if you took a one-mile by one-mile square of land (like a big neighborhood block), on average, there would
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Arizona’s is 50,000 years old… Arizona’s Meteor Crater—also known as Barringer Crater: 🌍 What is it? Meteor Crater is a massive impact crater located in the northern Arizona desert, about 37 miles east of Flagstaff and near the town of Winslow. 🕰️ How old is it? It formed about 50,000 years ago during the Pleistocene
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Library of Congress… The Library of Congress (LOC) embarked on an ambitious project in 2010 to archive all public tweets from Twitter, aiming to preserve this emerging form of communication for future research and historical reference. However, due to various challenges, the LOC revised its approach in 2017. “Ready to be shocked? Start scrolling 👇”
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A lake hole every year… Lost Lake, located in Oregon’s Willamette National Forest near Santiam Pass, exhibits a fascinating natural phenomenon: it drains itself every year through lava tubes, effectively vanishing during the summer months. 🌊 The Disappearing Act Each winter, Lost Lake fills with rain and snowmelt, reaching its full capacity. However, as spring
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The Ghost Town of Nothing… The town’s sign encapsulated its tongue-in-cheek spirit: “Town of Nothing Arizona. Founded 1977. Elevation 3269 ft. The staunch citizens of Nothing are full of Hope, Faith, and Believe in the work ethic. Thru the years, these dedicated people had faith in Nothing, hoped for Nothing, worked at Nothing, for Nothing.”Islands+6Atlas
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Eyeball Sell… In Texas (and many other states), selling your eyeball is illegal — but not because of something super weird or unique to eyes. Let me break it down for you: ⚖️ Why is it illegal to sell your eyeball in Texas? The main reason comes down to federal and state laws that regulate
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Ohio declared “Hang on Sloopy” In 1985, Ohio became the first U.S. state to designate an official rock song: “Hang On Sloopy” by The McCoys. 🎸 Origins of the Song Originally titled “My Girl Sloopy,” the song was written by Wes Farrell and Bert Berns and first recorded by The Vibrations in 1964. However, it
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There’s a town in Alaska where… Utqiaġvik, Alaska (formerly known as Barrow). It’s the northernmost city in the United States, and because it’s located above the Arctic Circle, it experiences a natural phenomenon called polar night. 🌑 Polar Night in Utqiaġvik: “Ready to be shocked? Start scrolling 👇” Why it happens: On the flip side:
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Fishing techniques explained Fly Fishing: Explanation: Fly fishing uses a lightweight lure called an artificial fly. You cast the fly using a special rod and line, and it looks like a bug on the water. It’s great for catching fish like trout in rivers and streams. 2. Baitcasting: Explanation: Baitcasting uses a reel on top
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