39 Bits of Trivia to Jam-Pack Into Your Brain-Slacks

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39 Bits of Trivia to Jam-Pack Into Your Brain-Slacks

Your skull is looking a bit withered and deflated. You need to start packing on the facts, ASAP. Here, start with these…

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Eminem repeated the 9th grade three times. CRACKED.COM After spending three years in ninth grade due to truancy and poor grades, he dropped out of Lincoln High School at age 17.

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The original Death Star model from 'A New Hope' was used as a trash can in Missouri. CRACKED.COM Many of the set pieces and models used in the original movie were stored in a facility in 1977, but were thrown away when the studio decided that they no longer wanted to pay rent.

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The television show The Admiral Broadway Revue was canceled because it was too popular. CRACKED.COM It had been sponsored by a TV manufacturer who couldn't keep up with the demand for new television sets.

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In the 1970's, the USSR built a system to work as a fail-safe in the event of a nuclear strike. GRACKED.COM It would then automatically launch multiple ICBM missiles to predetermined targets without the need for input from a human. It is still running.

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The NY Yankees used to play the Frank Sinatra version of New York, New York after wins and the Liza Minnelli version after losses. CRACKED.COM Minnelli complained and asked them to play her version after wins or not at all. So the Yankees be- gan playing the Sinatra version after every game, win or lose.

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In 2016, a baby girl named Lynlee from Lewisville, Texas was born twice. CRACKED.COM Pediatric surgeons re- moved her from the womb to cut out a tu- mor on her spine, placed her back in and several weeks later Lynlee was born healthy.

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Socrates suggested a passive solar design for Greek houses. CRACKED.COM All openings faced south and roofs were angled north. Houses remained cool during summer since the roof provided shade, and there was warmth during winters.

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Buildings in the UK can be dated based on the brick size thanks to a tax in the 18th century. CRACKED COM In 1784, Great Britain imposed a tax on bricks to pay for the war in America. In re- sponse, people start- ed using larger bricks.

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Oranges are sold in bright red net bags to cause Munker's illusion. CRACKED.COM This affects the per- ceived color of the fruits, letting the red netting deepen the color of the oranges to make them appear more attractive.

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A competitive eater, Sonya Thomas, was under 100 pounds. CRACKED.COM In 2005, she held 22 world titles at a body- weight of 99 Ibs and defeated elite male and female competi- tors twice her size or more.

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