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Sir Isaac Newton, the father of modern physics and astronomy, predicted the world would end in 2060.

Currywurst is a street vendor bratwurst sold in Germany. The wurst is served with German-style ketchup, curry powder, and a side of pomme frites (french fries).

There are forbidden zones that shouldn't be massaged during pregnancy. They include the inside of the knee and the inside of the ankle.

Major General Henry Ware Lawton (the namesake of Lawton, Okla.) captured the Apache chief Geronimo, and later served with distinction in the Spanish American War. He was killed by a sniper in that war and the last name of the sniper's general was Geronimo.

Most fish don't make any vocalization sounds. The ones that do, however – there are about 150 species – can grunt, chirp, thump, or oop oop.

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