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Pigeons can tell the difference between Picasso and Monet. What?! A 1995 study shows that the birds can differentiate between the two artists.

The real name for a hashtag is an octothorpe. The 'octo' refers to the eight points in the symbol, but according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the 'thorpe' part is a mystery

The last letter added to the English alphabet was 'J'. The letter dates back to 1524, and before that the letter 'i' was used for both the 'i' and 'j' sounds.

There is actually a word for someone giving an opinion on something they know nothing about. An 'ultracrepidarian' is someone who voices thoughts beyond their expertise.

The United States is the most haunted country in the world

According to a study by Premier Tours, the United States is the most haunted place in the world, followed by the United Kingdom. This is based on the number of reported ghost and UFO sightings and haunted historic places.

The U.S. achieved an overall score of 32 out of 40, while the UK came in second place with a score of 28. If there is one place you should visit if you want to experience all things spooky, Salem in Massachusetts is it. It’s home to some of the most famous sites in the U.S., including The Witch House, Old Burying Point and The House of the Seven Gables.

 The First Queen of England is Bloody Mary

There are many superstitions about mirrors, but legend has it, that if you say Bloody Mary three times in the mirror, she will appear and tell you your future. Even though she is simply a fortune-telling spirit in some cultures, in others, she is an evil entity.

Mary I of England became known as Bloody Mary because how she was responsible for brutally burning hundreds of Protestant heretics at the stake. She is also responsible for executing Lady Jane Grey, which brought her short nine-day reign as queen to an abrupt end. Lady Jane Grey is still said to wander the battlements to this day.

Romans believed you could use ghosts for revenge

For many years, the Romans believed that you could get a ghost to enact revenge on your enemies by scratching a curse into a stone tablet. The curse needed to include your enemy’s name and should describe how you wanted them to be tormented.

You would then place the stone on a grave or burial site to encourage the deceased to carry out the curse.

Abraham Lincoln still haunts the White House

Since Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, he has been seen wandering the halls of the White House. However, it doesn’t end there. He is also often seen at his former residences in Springfield, Illinois, including his former law office.

The Lincoln Bedroom and the Yellow Oval Room on the second floor of the White House are said to be the most active. Even the dogs who reside in this famous building are said to react to Lincoln’s spirit.

Elephant ears, a garden ornamental , is called Taro, and an edible dish called poi is made from its mashed roots. Most traditional Hawaiian luaus will have poi.

Cats can body pop ! 😂