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10/1/20	The famous children’s story Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves was written in Iraq about 1,000 years ago. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/2/20	Studies show that yoga reduces the risk of heart disease by improving arterial flow. Similarly, studies show that yoga also helps treat diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/3/20	Over 1,000 Earths could fit inside Jupiter. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/4/20	In China, the Milky Way is called “The Silver River.” In ancient Chinese myth, the river was placed in the heavens by the gods trying to separate a weaver who made their clothes and the herdsman who loved her. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/5/20	Tornado-like winds called waterspouts can form over water. Like dust devils, water spouts are not associated with thunderstorms; although they can become extremely large. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/6/20	Progeria is a disease that displays symptoms of early aging. Children with progeria are often bald, have thinning skin, and experience general muscle fatigue. Most die from cardiovascular disease before they reach adulthood. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/7/20	The earliest recorded use of fireworks dates back to 200 B.C. in China during the Han Dynasty. People would roast bamboo stalks until the air inside would sizzle and explode. The resulting loud “pop” was believed to frighten evil spirits and usher in happiness and luck. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/8/20	Hawksbill sea turtles live in coral reefs and feed on sponges. Without the hawksbill, sponges would over grow and suffocate the delicate and slow-growing corals. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/9/20	It is well known that weather and mood are linked. Scientists have discovered the ideal temperature at which happiness peaks: 57.02 degrees Fahrenheit. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/10/20	A grasshopper's ears are found not on its head, but rather, on its belly. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/11/20	Wikileaks released nearly 400,000 files on the Iraq War, known as the Iraq War logs. It constitutes the largest leak of military secrets in the United States history. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/12/20	The world’s largest geothermal cave system is in Hungary. It is located underground Budapest. Europe’s largest underground lake also was recently found under Budapest’s Gellért Hill. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/13/20	Teaching kids self-discipline increases their happiness and success later in life. Specifically a preschooler’s ability to delay gratification predicted later levels of intelligence, success, and happiness. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/14/20	Until recently, DNA was believed to be entirely responsible for the traits that an organism inherits. However, it has been discovered that environmental changes to proteins involved in activating certain genes can also be inherited. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/15/20	Globally, 40 million people are infected with AIDS. Approximately 2.1 million of those are under the age of 15. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/16/20	When humans take a breath, they replace only 15% of the air in their lungs with fresh air. When dolphins take a breath, they replace 90% of the air in their lungs with fresh air. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/17/20	The male platypus has spurs above its hind legs that it can use to pierce and insert venom into its enemies. Humans who have been pierced report that the venom caused their hands and arms to swell up and lock-jaw to set in, accompanied by severe pain that lasts for weeks. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/18/20	Four million tons of hydrogen are consumed by the sun every second, which helps to create the sun’s composition of 75 percent hydrogen, 23 percent helium, and 2 percent heavier elements. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/19/20	Ethiopians have one of the lowest life expectancies in the world. Current figures estimate that women can expect to live for about 50 years, and men for about 48 years. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/20/20	In Oaxaca, Mexico, healers called curanderos use chocolate to treat several illnesses such as bronchitis. In some regions, children drink chocolate in the morning to ward off scorpion and bee stings. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/21/20	In almost 15% of serial murder cases, the victims are chosen entirely at random. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/22/20	The Gutenberg Bible was the first book to be printed using movable metal type. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/23/20	From 1854-1929, homeless children (especially Catholics and Jews) were placed on trains and taken to rural sites in the Midwest and West in search of homes. At each stop, children were “put up” on platforms to see if anyone would want to take them, which led to the phrase “put up for adoption.” Criticism of the Orphan Train movement sparked new agencies and laws, such as Minnesota’s Adoption Law of 1917, which required an investigation of all adoptions. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/24/20	Now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Alcatraz boasts over 1 million tourists annually, making it one of San Francisco’s most popular tourist attractions. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/25/20	In AD 8th-century Japan, sushi was so highly prized that people were allowed to use it to pay taxes. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/26/20	The Akhal-Teke horse is considered a “supermodel” horse because of its beautiful, shimmering metallic coat. Unfortunately, the breed was almost wiped out when the Soviet Union began slaughtering them for meat. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/27/20	Increased levels of testosterone in the womb has been shown to increase the chances of becoming left-handed. This may explain the correlation that seems to exist between left-handedness and some immune disorders, as testosterone has been linked to immune disorders. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/28/20	When Beethoven died, between 10,000 and 30,000 people attended his funeral at the Church of the Holy Trinity. Franz Schubert was a pallbearer at his funeral. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/29/20	The Louvre is the world's most popular museum, with over 9 million visitors per year. The museum has over 460,000 pieces, but only 35,000 are shown to the public. If someone spent 30 seconds looking at each piece, it would take 35 days to see them all. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/30/20	Caffeine kicks in after 15–20 minutes. The effects usually last 8–14 hours, depending on a person’s gender, age, weight, and even race. Provided by FactRetriever.com
10/31/20	In 2002, on the one-year anniversary of the September 11th attacks, choirs around the world sang Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D minor for 24 hours in a global effort to honor those who died. Provided by FactRetriever.com

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