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Cheese was found in Egyptian tomb paintings dating back to 2000BC.

Because of the hot and arid Egyptian climates, cheeses made in 2000BC Egypt were likely very sour and salty, and had a similar texture to cottage cheese or feta cheese. Cheeses made in Europe on the other hand, didn’t require as much salt on account that Europe was frost-bite freezing for the most part. This means however, that they did not require as much salt, and thus microbes and molds could give aged cheese their “interesting flavour.”

It was however the Ancient Romans who first turned cheese making into a fine art/science. Roman houses had special kitchens called careales just for making cheese. After developing techniques for smoking and flavouring cheeses, the Romans spread this knowledge through their empire and beyond.

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The McRib exists because of a McNugget shortage!

The delicious, but seasonal sandwich was created in 1981. McDonald's had just hired an executive chef off of a luxury hotel and tasked him to create new menu items. One of his most famous creations: the McRib, was a result of ANOTHER one of his genius creations: the McNugget.

When the McNugget was created in 1979, it was so well received that every franchise wanted to carry them. At the time, they didn't have enough chicken supply to spread them around, so they had to come up with another menu item to give to those who couldn't get their hands on McNuggets.

The McRib itself was inspired by southern BBQ cuisine, down to the rib-like shape that the meat patty. Today, the McRib is an expected part of the fall season, and I'm sure many of you enjoy its delicious goodness.

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Boxing day was originally a religious holiday!

Boxing day grew out of St.Stephen’s day, a Christian holiday that commemorates the first Christian martyr. St.Stephen was a deacon in a church in Jerusalem. After an argument with church members, he was charged with blasphemy. While waiting to for his trial, he suddenly proclaimed he had seen the God the Father the Son. Immediately thereafter, he was stoned to death.

Now, Boxing Day commemorates something a lot less dramatic. Traditionally, it’s a day where your bosses/employers are supposed to give you gifts. However, it is also known as a shopping day similar to Black Friday. Important sporting events are also held on Boxing Day. Some refer to it as Holy Crap Christmas is Over and I’ve Gained Twenty Pounds and am Sinking in Debt and Have to Go Back to Work Tomorrow Holy Crap- Day.

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A Spanish movie theater doesn't sell tickets anymore… they sell carrots!

The Spanish government is going through tough times. To solve their financial crisis, they have taken to extreme austerity measures when it comes to government spending. They've also increased taxes on certain luxury goods; movie tickets happen to be one of them.

A local movie theater owner was afraid that the 21% tax increase on the tickets might be the death knell for his business. He had to come up with a plan: sell carrots instead of tickets. You can buy a carrot for the equivalent of $16, and you get free admission to the showing. This way, they pay only 4% tax instead of 21%. Clever!

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A 15-year-old got 780,000 porn sites banned from Pakistan!

A 15-year-old boy has helped the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority in their efforts to block online porn in Pakistan. He personally compiled a list of 780,000 websites he deemed worthy of being blocked in the Middle Eastern Country.

The boy had written to the PTA multiple times asking about getting porn sites banned, and the PTA wrote back asking for his help, so he got to work. Before the list, the PTA had banned 13,000 websites in the country, so he's made quite a contribution there.

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