Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for February 04, 2015
February 03, 2015
February 05, 2015
Transcript:
Newborn killer whales- and their mothers- do not sleep for the first month of their lives. Bathing and radioactive water at radium spas was popular in the United States during the early 20th century. For you! In China, it's considered rude to give an umbrella as a gift, as they are associated with loss and unhappiness.
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