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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/catherine-dickens

In 1858, Charles Dickens' wife walked out and never returned. The reason why was somewhat understandable

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/tereska

In 1948, this little girl was asked to draw her home, but it would take another 70 years before the true story was told. Who was Tereska?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/frank-king-link

There's a number that links Martin Luther King Jr. and Anne Frank, but can you guess what it is?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/the-new-world

The treacherous journey families made to reach the "New World" will make you shudder. It didn't get much better when they reached dry land.

-VR

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/umarell-bologna

There is an Italian term 'Umarell' that is related to an everyday occurrence near many building sites. Once you know what it means, you'll be seeing them everywhere

-VR

@very-rusty said
https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/catherine-dickens

In 1858, Charles Dickens' wife walked out and never returned. The reason why was somewhat understandable

-VR

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/smooth-underarms


"Objectionable", "unwelcome" and "unsightly". What big change arrived to the feminine beauty regime in the early 20th century?

-VR

@very-rusty said
https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/smooth-underarms


"Objectionable", "unwelcome" and "unsightly". What big change arrived to the feminine beauty regime in the early 20th century?

-VR

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/ruby-bridges

This little girl desegregated a New Orleans school in 1960. All but one teacher refused to teach her.

-VR

@Very-Rusty
good story

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/real-sweeney-todd

Meet the 14th century Parisian barber who had an unsettling trade with the local butcher. A loyal dog would be their downfall.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/japan-bus-drivers-strike

When Japanese bus drivers went on strike, they did it in the most considerate way possible. Their technique was a stroke of genius.

-VR

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/cliche-origin

A cliché is a phrase, idea or expression that has lost its power through over-usage. Once thought-provoking or meaningful, a cliché is something that has become unoriginal through overuse.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/wine-limit-1954

In 1954, France embarked on a public health campaign to promote healthy drinking. Can you guess what the daily recommendation of wine was?

-VR

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/wolf-child


This man lived among wolves for much of his childhood. At age 19, he was discovered and forced to return to civilization.

-VR