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The Daily Extra # 45

On August 1 in Prehistory…

Edmontosaurus 

67 million years ago, a group of Edmontosaurus alternated between eating vegetation and watching for predators like T. Rex. These “duckbill” dinosaurs grew to fifty feet (15 meters) long and four tons (4,000 kilograms) in weight. Mostly quadrupedal, they could run on their back legs to flee danger.

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The Daily Extra # 44

There’s an underwater post office in the South Pacific

Situated off the coast of Hideaway Island Resort and Marine Sanctuary is the Vanuatu Post, the world’s only under-the-sea post office. Vacationers who want to send a waterproof postcard home can snorkel or scuba dive 10 feet below the ocean’s surface. A special flag is raised above the water to indicate when postal workers are in the water. 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know

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The Daily Extra #43

World’s Best of Bad Jokes and Puns

A photon checks into a hotel and is asked, “Do you need help with your luggage?”

“No, I’m traveling light”

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The Daily Extra #42

By the number

5

Dwarf planets in our solar system currently recognized by the International Astronomical union; Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake.

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The Daily Extra # 41

The first-ever documented feature film, The Story of the Kelly Gang, was made in Melbourne, Australia, in 1906. 125 Weird Facts That’ll Blow Your Mind – Parade

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The Daily Extra # 40

Humans have been performing dentistry since 7000 B.C., which makes dentistry one of the oldest professions. – 125 Weird Facts That’ll Blow Your Mind – Parade

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The Daily Extra #39

Prehistory…

Approximately 150 million years ago, Camarasaurus grew to seventy-five feet long and fifty tons. Although not the largest sauropod, it is the most commonly found, with over 500 specimens discovered. It may have fed on vegetation at different heights than its relatives.

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The Daily Extra # 34

Fun Animal Fact

During World War II, members of the Polish Army’s 22nd Artillery Supply adopted a bear cub named Wojtek. The soldiers looked out for him and even gave him the rank of a private. In 1944, Wojtek returned the favor, helping to move ammunition during the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy. For Wojtek’s service and bravery, he was promoted to the rank of corporal. – 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know

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The Daily Extra # 33

To get some money, it’s essential to be very clear about what kind of life will truly make you happy. And be honest. What kind of experiences and possessions will support you in the work you want to do and in the type of life you’d love to live- Jen Sincero

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The Daily Extra # 32

Fun Fact

Pablo Picasso’s birth name was Pablo Diego Jose Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Maria de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santisima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso. He was named after a variety of relatives and saints

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The Daily Extra # 30

50 years ago

On July 17, 1975, A U.S Apollo spacecraft docked with a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft, and astronauts from two countries held the first international meeting in space.

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The Daily Extra #29

Brain Teaser:

What do you throw out when you want to use it, but take in when you don’t want to use it?

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An anchor