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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/outlaw-nuns

In the late 1980s, eight nuns disappeared from their convent. What compelled the holy women to sell up and buy a castle?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/ponzi-scheme

40,000 people queued up to give this man their money. Even super-scammers couldn't work out the original 'Ponzi scheme'

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/rolls-royce-ghost

This Rolls-Royce model cost over $300,000, but it had one big flaw. Can you guess what feature left occupants feeling sick and disoriented?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/rolls-royce-ghost

This Rolls-Royce model cost over $300,000, but it had one big flaw. Can you guess what feature left occupants feeling sick and disoriented?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/izzy-einstein

This unusual couple were notorious in the alcohol industry during the 1920s. Can you guess their profession?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/princess-meeting

In 1981, a princess and a princess-to-be met in London, England. What unsettling advice did Grace Kelly offer Diana Spencer?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/hannah-upp

Between 2008 and 2017, this teacher disappeared three times. She had no idea where she went

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/vince-coleman

In 1917, the biggest explosion in history took place in Canada. This man's selfless actions were astounding.

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/dirty-milk

A mysterious "summer complaint" killed hundreds of children in the early 1900s. The shocking culprit was hiding in plain sight

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/worksop-time-house

There is something very unique about this British house. Can you imagine what might be inside?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/roland-the-farter

In the 12th century, there was a medieval flatulist in the king's employment. He was rewarded handsomely for his unusual role at court

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Did everyone know Divegeester (gooster) is a copy cat? 🙂 😛

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/firefighter-twist

In 2011, a firefighter cut a man from his burning vehicle. He was astounded when he later discovered who the man was

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/four-pests-campaign

In 1958, China embarked on a mission to eliminate four of its biggest 'pests'. The outcome was catastrophic. Can you guess the 'Four Pests'?

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https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/st-kilda

In 1930, a remote Scottish island was evacuated. Why did the residents of St. Kilda decide to suddenly end the island's 2,000 year inhabitation? 🧳

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