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The Surgeon Who Had to Remove His Own Appendix

In April 1961, a Soviet surgeon stationed in Antarctica had to save his own life by removing his appendix.

Jul 19

The Surgeon Who Had to Remove His Own Appendix

Jul 19

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Knowledge Stew

Why is There a Pom-Pom On Top of Winter Hats?

Why is there a pom-pom on the top of some winter hats? Does this tuft of fabric serve a purpose, or is it just a fashion accessory?

Jul 10

Why is There a Pom-Pom On Top of Winter Hats?

Jul 10

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Fact World

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 78

Random facts about a neutron star, a lost at sea mystery, a dangerous ball game, scurvy, shrapnel, and other great facts.

Jul 3

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 78

Jul 3

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Knowledge Stew

Why Are Gas Prices Shown With a 9/10th at the End?

What is the purpose of the 9/10th fraction at the end of gas prices, and what does it have to do with the price you pay at the pump?

Jun 25

Why Are Gas Prices Shown With a 9/10th at the End?

Jun 25

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Fact World

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 77

Random facts about a shipwreck’s gold, a unique castle, radioactive tracers, a strange cheese, a transformed car, and other great facts.

Jun 19

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 77

Jun 19

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Knowledge Stew

Where Was Lincoln’s Bodyguard at Ford’s Theatre?

President Lincoln had only one guard protecting him the night of his assassination, and that guard went missing when Lincoln needed him most

Jun 9

Where Was Lincoln’s Bodyguard at Ford’s Theatre?

Jun 9

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Fact World

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 76

Random facts about White House white, a crustacean punch, a slow pyramid, prescription booze, extreme blood pressure, and other great facts.

Jun 6

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 76

Jun 6

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Knowledge Stew

The Coldest Matter in the Universe is Right Here On Earth

Scientists have created something so cold that it is difficult to even comprehend, and it’s the coldest matter in the universe.

Jun 4

The Coldest Matter in the Universe is Right Here On Earth

Jun 4

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Fact World

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 75

Random facts about jelly beans, Taco Bell, a fish building, a change in direction, a stolen document, strange birds, and other great facts.

May 31

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 75

May 31

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Knowledge Stew

The Truth About ‘Close Door’ Elevator Buttons

The ‘close door’ button on an elevator doesn’t do what you would expect it to do.

May 25

The Truth About ‘Close Door’ Elevator Buttons

May 25

Daniel Ganninger

Daniel Ganninger

The writer, editor, and chief lackey of Knowledge Stew and the Knowledge Stew line of trivia books. Connect at knowledgestew.com and danielganninger.com

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