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Why was water spinach once banned in the US and called a 'poisonous weed'?

Water spinach is a beloved vegetable in Southeast Asia, but in America it is disliked, and at one point it was even banned and eradicated in the country.

Old shirts didn't have collars; how did shirt collars come into existence?

Initially, shirts had no collar, but over time and due to the practical needs of society, the collar gradually became the most important part.

Why do Americans call soccer 'soccer' and not 'football'?

The English name for soccer is "football," however, Americans don't call it that; instead, they use the word "soccer" for the sport, a term that dates back hundreds of years.

Why is it easier to drink a dozen cans of beer than a few bottles of water?

Many people can easily drink dozens of bottles of beer but struggle to finish a 2-liter bottle of water; there are many reasons behind this paradox.

How long until we have another Tuesday, March 3rd?

Delighted by the interesting repetition of the number 3 today, many netizens are asking how long it will be until we see another Tuesday, March 3rd?

What exactly is non-alcoholic beer, and why isn't it cheap?

Many people choose non-alcoholic beer during social gatherings so they can drive after drinking without fear of being stopped by traffic police, but they are still unclear about the true nature of non-alcoholic beer.

Netizens express sympathy for the baby monkey forced to play with a teddy bear because it was bullied by its troop.

Poor little monkey Punch had a turbulent start to his life when he was abandoned by his mother and bullied by the rest of the troop.

The origins of Hanoi's strange alley names: Gieng Mut, Tam Thuong, Phat Loc...

The names of alleyways such as Gieng Mut, Trai Ca, Phat Loc, and Tam Thuong are not only unique but also preserve historical memories and cultural traditions of Hanoi.

What do the street names like Lo Su, Lo Duc, Hoa Lo... in Hanoi mean?

Lo Su, Lo Duc, Lo Ren, and Hoa Lo are familiar names to the people of Hanoi, but not everyone knows the meaning and origin of these street names.

The mysterious journey of Japanese monks who mummified themselves while still alive.

To become a "Bodhisattva in human form," ancient Japanese monks underwent a journey of extreme asceticism, a process of "mummification from within," for six years, until their last breath.

Paid 135 million VND for 10 days of experimentation lying in bed playing on a phone.

Volunteers who participated in a 10-day experiment conducted by the European Space Agency were paid £4.100 (approximately 135 million VND).

Why does February only have 28 days instead of adding the 31 day from other months?

Why did calendar makers make February have only 28 days instead of taking the 31st day from another month to make it more balanced?

Why are cities in the Mekong Delta always about 60km apart?

Cities in the Mekong Delta have one thing in common: they are usually about 60km apart. What accounts for this strange coincidence?

Why aren't ducks afraid of storms?

While many other animals panic and become anxious during heavy rain and strong winds, ducks remain quite calm. Why aren't ducks afraid of storms?

A series of fascinating phenomena created by the freezing temperatures, making it seem like everywhere has returned to the 'ice age'.

Cold weather can create some really interesting and sometimes funny phenomena.

A series of incredibly fascinating images captured from corners around the world.

Some photos are so realistic that many people wouldn't believe they're real at first glance.

9 Bizarre Facts: Dogs can watch TV like humans, all bananas contain radioactivity.

You might be surprised to learn that not only cigarettes but also eggplants contain nicotine, all bananas contain radioactive material, and dogs are just as good at watching TV screens as humans...

'Revealing' the story of drafting prison sentences and wills right on the airplane.

Did you know that prison sentences and wills can be drafted right on an airplane, and there are many other interesting secrets about your journey through the sky?

Behind-the-scenes photos reveal the spectacular scenes in the film.

Behind-the-scenes photos of movie production reveal that behind the spectacular and magical scenes on screen lies a "mundane reality" that will make you laugh.

The Ice Prince recounts his marriage proposal.

At a high school reunion, Teo – the guy once nicknamed the "ice prince" for vowing never to get married – unexpectedly brought his 3-year-old son along.

I'll definitely be very popular in the next life.

Turning 30, Tồ lamented to his close friends: "Sometimes, when I sit and think about it, I'm sure I'll be very popular with men in my next life."

Bargaining with fortune tellers only leads to losses.

A young man went to see a fortune teller and said, "I want to know about my future."

Lose weight quickly without exercising.

After a year of not seeing each other, Tũn almost didn't recognize her high school friend because she had become so thin.

When are women the least talkative?

While chatting, Teo asked, "I bet you can't guess when during the year women are the most taciturn?"

Why hasn't Dad become independent yet?

Na told her 7-year-old son, "From today, you'll start practicing sleeping alone, okay?"

What should you avoid to prevent gaining weight?

A man went to see a doctor about his weight: "Doctor, I've gained weight too quickly lately. Do you have any way to help me stop being called fat?"

How to tell time at a psychiatric hospital.

Tom was visiting a psychiatric hospital when he suddenly remembered he had an important appointment.

Doctor makes a slip of the tongue, pregnant woman gets slapped.

A couple went for an ultrasound, and when the husband picked up the image to look at it, the doctor suddenly said, "That's not yours."

Hoan Thu's wife was even jealous of ghosts.

Seeing her husband dressed up so nicely when he went out, the jealous wife said, "Who are you dressing up for? Change out of that old shirt immediately!"