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Big History Quiz

Do you consider yourself a master historian? Then this is the quiz for you! From the Industrial Revolution to the founding of NATO and the UN, you’ll face challenging and fun questions about countries from all over the world. It’s time to show what you’ve got!

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The Pokémon Xatu is known for remaining completely still and silent, and the reason behind this can be uncovered in its Pokédex description. Apparently, the little guy can see both the past and the future at the same time. Meaning that a Xatu can see all of the horrifying things that have happened in the world and those things that will one day happen. The fact that the Pokémon is powerless in changing both of these has resulted in its stoicism. Wow.

The world average of twins is 13 twins per 1,000 births. But in Benin, a country in central Africa, that rate is more than doubled with nearly 30 twins per 1,000 births. Though there’s no single reason that causes this spike, genetics, diet, and the height of the mother all play a role.

Hong Kong’s Chueng Chau Bun Festival, a celebration originating from when the deadly plague left the region, includes an unusual event called the Bun Scrambling Competition. Participants must climb three towers layered with sticky steamed buns.

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