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    • 1. Despite their size, ladybugs emit a strong, unique smell that humans can easily identify. 2. June Rountree of Dothan, Alabama, was reunited with her dog, Abby, when the canine strolled into Walmart and went to the register where June worked after having been missing for three weeks! Submitted by Nate Westbury, Minneapolis, MN. 3. In 2004, an internet casino purchased a 10-year-old grilled cheese with the face of the Virgin Mary for $28,000!

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CARTOON 06-23-2020

The strings of a grand piano exert up to 30 tons of pressure combined!

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John Graziano John Graziano — June 23, 2020
1. Although four to five feet tall, adult flamingoes weigh less than 10 pounds. 2. Although he created more than 900 paintings, Van Gogh sold only one during his life. 3. The strings of a grand piano exert up to 30 tons of pressure combined!
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CARTOON 01-20-2021

1. Despite their size, ladybugs emit a strong, unique smell that humans can easily identify. 2. June Rountree of Dothan, Alabama, was reunited with her dog, Abby, when the canine strolled into Walmart and went to the register where June worked after having been missing for three weeks! Submitted by Nate Westbury, Minneapolis, MN. 3. In 2004, an internet casino purchased a 10-year-old grilled cheese with the face of the Virgin Mary for $28,000!

CARTOON 01-19-2021

1. During their mating season, Indian stick insects can remain coupled in a tight embrace for up to 79 days. 2. There is a statue of Nikola Tesla in Silicon Valley that radiates free Wi-Fi an homage to his vision for wireless communication. 3. Ouch! In 2018, Hoshi the Shar-Pei dog had emergency surgery after swallowing an eight-inch-long metal skewer at a barbecue in Glasgow, Scotland.

CARTOON 01-18-2021

1. Harrison Ford was a self-taught professional carpenter before becoming a famous actor. He met George Lucas while installing a door at Francis Ford Coppola's house. Submitted by Richard Gibson, Lafayette, LA. 2. Kentucky Fried Chicken launched a high-end gaming console with a built-in chicken warmer! 3. On September 14, 2018, 42 dead or dying European starlings fell from the sky headfirst and landed on a highway south of Vancouver, Canada.

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