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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 3d
After mating only once, male bee’s testicles explode, leading to their death

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After mating only once, male bee’s testicles explode, leading to their death Follow us for more verified facts! #Bee #Bugs
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 3d
Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to travel to space in 1992, is also a trained physician, dancer, and engineer

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Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to travel to space in 1992, is also a trained physician, dancer, and engineer Follow us for more verified facts! #BlackHistory #BlackExcellence
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 3d
A humpback whale stayed close to a marine scientist for over 7 minutes, wrapping her in its fins to protect her from a tiger shark

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A humpback whale stayed close to a marine scientist for over 7 minutes, wrapping her in its fins to protect her from a tiger shark Follow us for more verified facts! #humpback #whale
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 4d
Soviet Chess player Mark Taimanov suffered severe consequences after losing to Bobby Fischer, including being banned from traveling, writing, and performing for two years.

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Soviet Chess player Mark Taimanov suffered severe consequences after losing to Bobby Fischer, including being banned from traveling, writing, and performing for two years. Follow us for more verified facts! #Chess #Soviet #Consequences
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 4d
The Kola Superdeep Borehole SG-3 holds the record as the deepest man-made hole, reaching a depth of 12,262 meters in 1989.

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The Kola Superdeep Borehole SG-3 holds the record as the deepest man-made hole, reaching a depth of 12,262 meters in 1989. Follow us for more verified facts! #KolaSuperdeep #RecordDepth #ManMade
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 4d
Congressman Lucas Miller once proposed an unsuccessful amendment to rename the U.S. as the "United States of Earth".

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Congressman Lucas Miller once proposed an unsuccessful amendment to rename the U.S. as the "United States of Earth". Follow us for more verified facts! #Congressman #UnitedStates #Earth
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 4d
Many scammers are actually trafficking victims forced to work in "scam factories" against their will, targeting innocent people.

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Many scammers are actually trafficking victims forced to work in "scam factories" against their will, targeting innocent people. Follow us for more verified facts! #Scammers #TraffickingVictims #ScamFactories
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 4d
If you stay still while sleeping, you are at risk of developing blood clots.

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If you stay still while sleeping, you are at risk of developing blood clots. Follow us for more verified facts! #Sleeping #BloodClots #HealthRisk
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 4d
In 1983, New Order's "Blue Monday" was a hit, but the record label lost money due to its costly design, not expecting the song to succeed.

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In 1983, New Order's "Blue Monday" was a hit, but the record label lost money due to its costly design, not expecting the song to succeed. Follow us for more verified facts! #NewOrder #BlueMonday #RecordLabel
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 5d
The man in the "Worst Person You Know" meme is actually Josep Maria García, a marketing agency worker in a small Spanish town who was unaware of his sudden internet fame.

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The man in the "Worst Person You Know" meme is actually Josep Maria García, a marketing agency worker in a small Spanish town who was unaware of his sudden internet fame. Follow us for more verified facts! #meme #internetfame #marketing
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 5d
Five U.S. Presidents, including Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt, did not use a Bible when taking their Presidential Oath.

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Five U.S. Presidents, including Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt, did not use a Bible when taking their Presidential Oath. Follow us for more verified facts! #Presidents #Oath #History
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 5d
Retired airplanes, including the massive Airbus A300, are now being intentionally sunk to create artificial reefs, aiming to attract tourists and help the environment.

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Retired airplanes, including the massive Airbus A300, are now being intentionally sunk to create artificial reefs, aiming to attract tourists and help the environment. Follow us for more verified facts! #retired #airplanes #reefs
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 5d
Monica Bellucci became the oldest "Bond Girl" at 50 in Spectre, followed by Honor Blackman at 39 as Pussy Galore.

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Monica Bellucci became the oldest "Bond Girl" at 50 in Spectre, followed by Honor Blackman at 39 as Pussy Galore. Follow us for more verified facts! #BondGirl #Spectre #Honor
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 6d
In 1986, a long-lost diary belonging to royal physician Lord Dawson of Penn was discovered, revealing that he secretly euthanized King George V.

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In 1986, a long-lost diary belonging to royal physician Lord Dawson of Penn was discovered, revealing that he secretly euthanized King George V. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_V Follow us for more source-backed facts! #RoyalDiaryDiscovery #EuthanasiaRevelation #KingGeorgeV
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 6d
Brazilian prisons are guarded by geese, proving that sometimes the most unexpected methods are the most effective.

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Brazilian prisons are guarded by geese, proving that sometimes the most unexpected methods are the most effective. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_goose Follow us for more source-backed facts! #BrazilianPrisons #GeeseGuardians #UnconventionalSecurity
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 6d
Spelling bees are mostly unique to the English language because of its spelling irregularities.

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Spelling bees are mostly unique to the English language because of its spelling irregularities. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelling_bee Follow us for more source-backed facts! #SpellingBee #EnglishLanguage #SpellingIrregularities
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 6d
Switzerland's status as a neutral country prevented it from joining the United Nations until 2002.

Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_Switzerland?wprov=sfti1#United_Nations

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Switzerland's status as a neutral country prevented it from joining the United Nations until 2002. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_Switzerland?wprov=sfti1#United_Nations Follow us for more source-backed facts! #SwitzerlandNeutrality #UnitedNations #SwitzerlandUN
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 7d
In 1999, Farscape became one of the most expensive non-US TV shows, filmed in Australia and featuring puppetry from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.

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In 1999, Farscape became one of the most expensive non-US TV shows, filmed in Australia and featuring puppetry from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farscape Follow us for more source-backed facts! #Farscape #AustraliaTV #JimHensonPuppetry
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 8d
Three of the world's oldest rivers can be found in the Appalachian region.

Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rivers_by_age

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Three of the world's oldest rivers can be found in the Appalachian region. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rivers_by_age Follow us for more source-backed facts! #AppalachianRivers #OldestRivers #WorldHeritage
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 8d
Military working dogs hold a higher rank than their handlers to ensure they are treated with proper respect.

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Military working dogs hold a higher rank than their handlers to ensure they are treated with proper respect. Read more: https://science.howstuffworks.com/military-dogs-outrank-handlers.htm Follow us for more source-backed facts! #MilitaryWorkingDogs #RespectForHandlers #CanineRanking
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 8d
The band Napalm Death has completely changed its membership not just once, but twice, making it a truly dynamic and ever-evolving group.

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The band Napalm Death has completely changed its membership not just once, but twice, making it a truly dynamic and ever-evolving group. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napalm_Death Follow us for more source-backed facts! #NapalmDeath #bandchanges #evolvingmembership
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 8d
Brazil is home to over 2 million Japanese people, making it the country with the largest Japanese population outside of Japan.

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Brazil is home to over 2 million Japanese people, making it the country with the largest Japanese population outside of Japan. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Brazilians Follow us for more source-backed facts! #BrazilJapanesePopulation #JapaneseDiaspora #LargestJapaneseCommunity
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 9d
Beware: Raw and undercooked kidney beans are toxic, causing severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pains.

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Beware: Raw and undercooked kidney beans are toxic, causing severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pains. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidney_bean Follow us for more source-backed facts! #FoodSafety #CookingTips #HealthyEating
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 9d
One hundred years ago, a quarter of New York residents would all move house on May 1st at 9 AM like clockwork.

Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moving_Day_(New_York_City)

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One hundred years ago, a quarter of New York residents would all move house on May 1st at 9 AM like clockwork. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moving_Day_(New_York_City) Follow us for more source-backed facts! #NYCMoveDay #May1stTradition #100YearsAgo
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DYKTFacts @dyktfacts.bsky.social · 10d
After the success of Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Jim Carrey made history as the first comic actor to earn a $20 million upfront salary for The Cable Guy.

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After the success of Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Jim Carrey made history as the first comic actor to earn a $20 million upfront salary for The Cable Guy. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Carrey Follow us for more source-backed facts! #JimCarrey #ComicActor #MovieHistory