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10 Dec 20 17:21

Very Rusty

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02 Nov 23 20:47

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/great-sheep-panic

In 1888, tens of thousands of British sheep started running in fear from something. What caused 'The Great Sheep Panic'?

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02 Nov 23 20:48

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Was Dive out for a walk in the countryside 😲 😆

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02 Nov 23 20:52

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@a-unique-nickname said
Was Dive out for a walk in the countryside 😲 😆

I didn't see your bro love at all Trev. 🙂

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03 Nov 23 15:44

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/french-beast

In 1764, terror reigned in the quiet French hillsides. But were wolves really responsible for the killings... or was it something even more terrifying?

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05 Nov 23 17:15

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/beluga-rescue

The ship that helped rescue 2,000 trapped beluga whales. Their unusual technique was magnificent

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05 Nov 23 18:55

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@very-rusty said
https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/great-sheep-panic

In 1888, tens of thousands of British sheep started running in fear from something. What caused 'The Great Sheep Panic'?

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Without looking at the link I would have said The Welsh.

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05 Nov 23 19:41

@medullah said
Without looking at the link I would have said The Welsh.

I know there is a lot of reading in that link, but I believe it was caused by thunderstorms.

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08 Nov 23 20:08

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/spicy-foods

There was a time when European food was as spicy as Indian cuisine. Can you guess why food was made spicy in the first place?

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10 Nov 23 16:42

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/pre-marital-tests

The United States used to require blood tests for marriage licenses. But it wasn't for the reason most people think...

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11 Nov 23 14:52

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/alligator-farm

California used to have a very strange 'family-friendly' attraction. The gift shop was especially interesting. 😢

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12 Nov 23 18:04

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/stan-larkin

This man lived for 555 days without a heart. Just wait until you find out how

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13 Nov 23 15:25

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/birthday-gift

In 1891 Robert Louis Stevenson sent the most extraordinary present to a 14-year-old girl. Why exactly did the 'Treasure Island' author give away his birthday?

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