Questions and Answers
What does the phrase 'Find Him A Girlfriend' refer to?
What is the informal name of the Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa in New York?
Divorce Hotel
What are children in Greece advised to do with their baby teeth?
Throw them on the roof
What age group are the students at Michelle Joni's preschool in Brooklyn?
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What concern did the Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile hotel have in the spring of 2015?
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What name did a French judge rule against for a newborn child in 2014?
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What obscure Atari game involves navigating Moses?
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What surprising item did a Seattle family find when they opened a casket in 2015?
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What did a German student throw at Hell's Angels members in June 2010?
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What unique educational activity was hosted by an art group in Brooklyn in 2015?
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What type of entertainers will the National Comedy Center feature?
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What unusual ingredient did a microbrewery in Iceland use in a beer in 2015?
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What legal condition applies to stripping in Saskatchewan as of 2015?
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What unique sport has its world championship in Fenny Bentley, England?
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What unusual conflict occurred in Boardman, Ohio involving police in June 2015?
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What good luck charm is considered important to have in Ecuador?
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What were sausages referred to as in the Victorian age?
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What did St. Tropez introduce that contained actual diamonds?
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What hangover cure did ancient Romans utilize?
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What fetish is referred to as 'Omarishi'?
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What is Pantysgawn known for?
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What do scientists count to determine the age of a blue whale?
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What stunned a Pennsylvania eBay user in 2015?
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What was the #1 single on the UK's top 100 list in January of 2001?
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What did a student wear to get attention while asking a girl to prom?
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What delicacy should you only order if you have a taste for fish semen?
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What is the objective of the game 'Moonwalker' for SEGA Genesis?
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What is the name of the 2014 video game that tackles an uncomfortable subject?
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Study Notes
Unique Offerings and Bizarre Events
- A Harvard graduate offered $10,000 through a 2015 website for help in finding him a girlfriend.
- The Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa in New York is informally known as the Divorce Hotel for its unusual services related to divorce.
Cultural Practices and Oddities
- In Greece, children are advised to throw their baby teeth on the roof instead of placing them under their pillows for the Tooth Fairy.
- Michelle Joni runs a preschool in Brooklyn specifically for adults, creating a unique educational environment.
Unusual Incidents and Products
- Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile hotel warned guests about flying spiders during the spring and summer of 2015.
- A French judge prohibited a couple from naming their child Nutella, fearing it would lead to teasing.
Games and Entertainment
- An obscure Atari game involves players helping Moses navigate obstacles, known as the Red Sea Crossing.
- The National Comedy Center planned to feature holograms of dead comedians, aiming for a unique comedy club experience.
Disturbing Events and Legal Matters
- A Seattle family filed a lawsuit against a funeral home after discovering a stranger in their family member’s casket.
- In June 2010, a German student threw a puppy at Hell's Angels members as a reckless act of defiance.
Fundraising and Skills
- A New York art group hosted a party in April 2015 teaching attendees how to pickpocket each other as a fundraising effort.
Strange Edibles and Cultural Laws
- The Stedji microbrewery in Iceland briefly sold a beer flavored with smoked whale testicles in 2015.
- In Saskatchewan, stripping is only legal if it is for charity purposes.
Sports and Competitions
- Toe wrestling, an odd sport, holds its world championship in Fenny Bentley, England, every year.
- Boardman, Ohio police responded to a fight believed to be part of a turf war between ice cream men in June 2015.
Beliefs and Superstitions
- Ecuadorians consider carrying a $2 bill a charm for good luck.
- In the Victorian era, sausages were referred to as "little bags of mystery."
Innovative Products and Remedies
- A limited-edition spray tan by St. Tropez contained diamonds as an extravagant ingredient.
- Ancient Romans believed in a hangover cure involving consuming a deep-fried canary.
Quirky Fetishes and Foods
- "Omarishi" refers to the fetish of arousal from having a full bladder.
- Blue whale age is determined by counting the layers of ear wax in their ear canals.
Unique Market Trends and Cultural References
- A Pennsylvania user received over $60,000 in bids for a bag of air collected at a Kanye West concert.
- The song "The Theme From Bob The Builder" topped the UK's charts in January 2001, showcasing unusual musical trends.
Suspensions and Norms
- In La Center, Washington, a student was suspended for asking someone to prom using a fake bomb as part of his proposal.
- "Shiraku," a Japanese delicacy, includes fish semen, appealing to those with adventurous palates.
Gaming References
- The video game Moonwalker features Michael Jackson saving kidnapped children as the main objective.
- The Tampon Run, developed in 2014 by two NYC high school students, tackles sensitive subjects through its gameplay.
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