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There is a conspiracy theory calcimining that CIA blew up an island in the Gulf of Mexico, in order to shift the boundaries for who-owns-what-oil-fields.

During WW2, Winston Churchill required a pressurized chamber known as the Life Pod to fly due to his health. It included a phone, an ashtray, and an air circulation system so that he could smoke.

Some species of birds are capable of seeing a 4th primary color (in the ultraviolet spectrum) totally invisible to humans. It allows them to see a totally different fundamental color, and all derivatives obtained by mixing it with the other three primary colors.

There was a conventional bombing raid that surpassed both Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The U.S. used 1700 tons of incendiary bombs to light a giant flaming X in the most populated part of Tokyo. The death toll is unknown, but it destroyed homes of over a million people, killing at least 100,000.

When the first US ship arrived in China in 1785, the Chinese loved the American flag by calling it "as beautiful as a flower". Since then, an informal Chinese name for the United States has been the "flower flag country".

The purpose of the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast" was to help young girls accept arranged marriages.

Housewarming parties were literally thrown for people to bring wood and warm houses when moving in.

Coconuts transported themselves around the world by floating through the oceans. This is one of the reasons (along with human interference) coconuts are so widespread worldwide. So, yes, coconuts do migrate.

Blind people supplement synthetic melatonin (a hormone that regulates sleep cycles) in order to "teach" their brains when it's day and night. Without it, they are arguably in a state of perpetual jet lag.

Christopher Wallace, better known by his stage name, The Notorious B.I.G., or Biggie Smalls, was a lyrical genius and one of the most influential figures in the history of hip-hop. Triumphs, controversies, and a tragic end to his life and career have all left people wondering and fascinated.

Biggie Smalls emerged from the gritty streets of Brooklyn, New York, to become a rap legend. His debut album, "Ready to Die," released in 1994, showcased his distinctive storytelling and lyrical prowess. Biggie's raw and unapologetic lyrics painted a vivid picture of life in the inner city, earning him acclaim and a devoted fan base. His impact on the East Coast hip-hop scene and the genre as a whole was undeniable.

Unfortunately, the notorious East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry of the 1990s ruined Biggie's life. The feud between him and West Coast rapper Tupac Shakur escalated to dangerous levels and ultimately led to the tragic deaths of both artists. On March 9, 1997, Biggie Smalls was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles, leaving the hip-hop world in mourning. The motive behind his murder remains unclear, and the case remains unsolved, adding an air of mystery to his already legendary status.