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I don’t know about you, Pandas, but cool facts are like Pringles to me: once you have one, then you want another, and soon enough you just can’t stop yourself from having more and more. And I’m not the only one with an appetite for learning new things!

A whopping 1.2 million people follow the ‘Weird Facts’ Instagram page and they can’t get enough of the tantalizing trivia it shares on their social media feeds. We’ve collected some of the most interesting history and science facts shared by the page for you to enjoy as well, dear Readers, so have a scroll down and upvote the ones that you found interesting and surprising.

Did any of these facts change how you view the world? Did you by any chance know every single fact in this article? Do you have any cool trivia to share with all the other Pandas? You can share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions in the comment section. Ready to learn some awesome stuff? Let’s go!

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The ‘Weird Facts’ Instagram project eventually grew so large that its founder decided to branch out and create a trivia learning app. There are over 900 random, interesting, and genuine facts that you can learn and then wow your friends and family over dinner with. Some trivia might sound strange, true, but it’s all been double and triple-checked by ‘Weird Facts.’

Bored Panda has analyzed the topics of media literacy and how we can distinguish between true and false facts in quite a lot of detail before. Last week, I spoke to Steven Wooding, who is a member of the Institute of Physics in the United Kingdom, who elaborated on what kind of mindset a true, curious, impartial scientist ought to have.

 "Scientists have to be curious about how the world works and persistent in their work, as it may take years for it to pay off. Creativity to imagine what might be possible and attention to detail to gain knowledge are also very important," Steven told Bored Panda during an interview.

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Mazer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s sad that the women had to shut down the country to get heard and taken seriously

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Buren
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is the example of making meaningful use of wealth, which most wealthy people are too dumb to understand

Lovin' Life
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My grandsons get these books every month and they love them. Dolly is amazing!

Aria Whitaker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter nearly cried when she turned 5 and we told her they would no longer be delivered, she loved them so much. Now, we just do weekly trips to the library :)

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Jon S.
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An international treasure as well. She expanded this program to multiple countries.

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Dinetk
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliant person. She donated millions for vaccindevelopment as well.

Rachel Adams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She did this all over the world. My nieces in Rotherham, UK got them.

Deb Dedon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dolly should be on the cover of 'Time' rather than Elon Musk.

Mark Karol-Chik
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This woman deserves a Presidential Medal of Freedom. More so than that POS limbaugh.

The Scout
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I personally abhor her music, I harbour great respect for her personal engagement and her social action. Unfortunately too few super-rich are following her example...

Max Thompson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dolly parton is literally the nicest person ever, she just keeps on giving. Her music does not hurt either lol

Susan Svitak
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have been getting a free book every month for the past few years! This is a great program. Thanks Dolly

Suzi Q
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The more I learn about Dolly, the more I love her. When I was a kid in the 70's, people just ridiculed her because of her boobs. I'm so glad she's finally getting the respect she deserved all along. Not to mention how extremely talented she is!!!

Beth Gietl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read that she has given away 5 million books so far. What a grand lady she is!

Kona Pake
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would like to be the first to nominate Dolly Parton for the Nobel Prize for Peace, Literature, etc…

Tuesday Next
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a library assistant and even if I didn't already love Dolly Parton, I'm pretty sure this makes me legally obligated to.

Keisha
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She has always been such a genuine,down to earth,loving,giving woman and this sounds like something she would do.

InfectedVoice
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the best people in the world, she is just badass, did everything her own way, supported the discriminated of society and took no s**t from anyone. She should be queen of the world.

Ravenna Eisbär
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is completely true and still functional in 2022. My son started getting his monthly books shortly after birth - you do not even have to request them. He got them for two full years every month. They were diverse books and tracked his age with content. She is a national treasure here.

RifleReptiles
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My little brothers have been using this program. My youngest brother just graduated out of the program. They loved it <3

Amy Rhea
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She does so much for her hometown as well-especially when we had the bad fires. She is truly an angel!

Amy Williams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son got books from Dolly's foundation he looked forward to his new book every month.

Morgan Meis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got a couple books from that program when I was little! I still have them! Dolly truly is one of the kindest people on earth

Lise Durocher-Hayward
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dolly you are amazing I don't live in the states but I wish I could get this for my great grandson he is 6 months old and loves when I read to him

Agnes Jekyll
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

apparently, she does it in countries other than the US--see if there's a program in your area just in case...

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S.
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish I lived in the USA — I'd love to get books every month! Regardless, Dolly Parton is an international treasure. :)

Hello it Smee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

CubusResident yes she rich now, she came from nothing and built her wealth herself. Her father couldn't read or write and that why she started this program. She uses her money for good. Bet you still buy from Amazon and never complain about how Jeff Bezos use his wealth on selfish B.S. and treating his employees like disposable drones. Not all "rich" people are the same.

aNAKEDcupcake
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Their website is www. ImaginationLibrary. Org for more information if you want to register your child!

Ryan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dolly renamed "Dixie Stampede" to simply "The Stampede" People were offended because of where the meaning of the word "Dixie" came from. This is her response: "There’s such a thing as innocent ignorance, and so many of us are guilty of that," she observes. "When they said 'Dixie' was an offensive word, I thought, 'Well, I don’t want to offend anybody. This is a business. We’ll just call it the Stampede." LOOOOOOOVE HER!

Bored Panda_14
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I watched her Christmas movies, so from someone who started out with nothing, she doesn't want any kids to feel the same way

Carol Odrlin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our Queen, the Story of Dolly will be legend. She knows, she knows.

MygrandsonscallmeNia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My grandsons get these books!!! We have some really good ones too! Our favorite, a frog in a log! A tongue twister!

Yenny Tjiamudjaja
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad I didn't know her before. my mother was poor too that I did not get books when i'm 5. .Anyway no reading books didn't hinder me to get post graduate scholarship :)

Holly Bills
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She grew up poor, and I believe that she quietly does more to help the disadvantaged than any more wealthy celebrity in the world!

DeeRay
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is awesome, I've been on the waiting list for 4 years. My kid is about to age out though.

Muriel Gillespie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't it nice to see a story about a celebrity other than going into rehab!!

Patti Gardner
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😍Awesome way to not only “give-back” but Encourage children to learn how to read!! Awesome Dolly!😘

kathy fitzpatrick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My family’s grandchildren have received these books until they were aged out. It’s wonderful & children LOVE getting mail!!

Stephanie Downs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But you have to live in particular areas to receive them. So I guess there IS a catch…

Tammy Pierson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We lived in a TN county adjacent to Dolly's hometown. When our children were born, the hospital sent our info to Dolly's Imagination Library. Both of our children received a book in the mail every month from birth to age five. Most were hardback books, all great age-appropriate gifts. THANK YOU, dear Dolly!!

Janeen G
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

#Fact I know bcuz my children received those books!! #DollyPartonROCKS

Stephanie Cook
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My special needs nieces and nephews get these books.. They love Dolly!

Leara Bridges Brown
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The book in this picture is my favorite fo read the kids when they ask.. I love all the lama books.

survivalrhino
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dolly is one helluva great lady-- and what she has done for Tennessee is wonderful.

Jane Sellman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We should put her in charge of everything. She has done so much kindness with her money

Ambry Petersen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol. With two bookworm parents and a bookworm child lack of books is not a problem at my house....lack of bookshelves however.

Leanne Hailes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fabulous Lady ❤📚 My government does something similar to that.

Terri Antula
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is only available to certain children in certain areas, not even the whole U.S or even close.

Erica Acuto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The city I live in has a program like this. Every month after the kids receive the books in the mail, our mayor does a reading of it and it's broadcast on the small local tv network for the kids to watch and read along.

Cassandra Wee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter received these books and we live in Sydney, Australia. Because of Dolly, my 7.5yr old daughter is reading chapter books aged 10yrs+ & loves reading non-fiction. Thank you Dolly Parton and the Imagination Library for bringing such joy and a close bond.

Lynn Delage
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've given my great grandsons books. I love books and hope they will grow up reading. I succeeded with one of my four grandchildren.

Rachel Kohls
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is 100% true. I worked with this program at one time. No catch. Just books.

Ouching Tiger Limping Dragon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom used this program for my siblings for a bit when we were at our most poverty-stricken, and little bookworm me was ecstatic to see the younger kids getting books so we could ALL love reading! My 6 year old self had much purer motivations than now lol

Kim Bush
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And yet a state senator from Kentucky tried to shut down the program, saying it delivered books that were not age-appropriate. Needles to say he was the one who was shutdown, fast.

Moriya Reed
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! We get one and it’s such a highlight when it comes!!! This came about because she didn’t get to have books at home as a kid for fear of them being destroyed.

Riki Jones
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in Tennessee and both of my kids benefited from those books! (Llama Llama Red Pajama was their favorite!) They are 17 & 20 now but they still fondly remember me enthusiastically reading it to them every night.<3

Jennifer Knotts
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We did this with both of my daughters one is 20 now and one is 13 ❤️ They still have some of those books! We live in Murfreesboro, TN and knew about it right after it started and nope no catches or gimmicks! Just free books that are mails to your children every month!

Janet Pattison
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dolly is a kick-ass example for the rest of the world, teaching how to be kind.

Elisabeth Morrissey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her father never learned to read. He spent his life in the coal mines. She wants better for future generations.

OhNoAO
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone should clue Half Price Books in on this considering how many books they throw away everyday

Kimberly Patton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reading is the gateway to everything,in a young child's life....to foster that love is to raise an intelligent remarkable adult..truth!

Melvetta Bowles
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, I know a few children who received them. Not not All rich people throw money on useless things. Thank you Kindly ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Gloria J Williams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love Miss Dolly and always have. She has always been a For Real person and never a phony.

Jimmy Rice
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bless the queen of country for all the joy that she has brought to us with her beautiful music an children's book1-5 has little readers of today. We love you Dolly

Amanda Buck
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, this is correct. My daughter 5 yo has been given books from Dolly, we live in Australia. It is also used to enhance the bond between the Parent and child. Thank you!!

Ginny can draw
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It takes a lot of courage to say this, but Jolene has NO👏THING👏 on this woman

weatherwitch
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I could never have enough books as a child. My mother used to take me to the library and I'd have such a fantastic time. I hope today's children continue learn the love of books 📚😊

sharron lynn parsons
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my two girls were young, I bought books, as I wanted then to enjoy reading, well, one did become an avid reader, the other not, however, I was a young adult, when finally I began to enjoy reading !!!

Susanne Bækvig
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From what I hear she herself grew up without, so she knows how much children long for them

Brooke Daniels
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And she will send them a video telling them happy birthday and say there names in the video

Linda Robinett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She refuses the Congressional Medal of Honor.Maybe we could just make her our first official secular Saint.

Darcy Marie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Low-key jealous I can't get free books as an adult. But love that kids get to grow up with books.

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Nicky
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Parton for president! The whole country would vote for her!

Courtney Delaney
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dolly! Girl!!! YOU are a gift, and we don’t deserve you. Thank you!!!

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Mikey Kliss
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is really good. Its not available in my area yet but I hope it will be soon. My toddler loves books

Kurt Weatherly
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dolly Parton is Pure Americana with heart of gold. Bless her golden Heart.

Lori Rogers
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My grandkids received those books until my granddaughter turned 5. They have a 6ft. bookshelf cramped with books. We've been putting some into the free give/take a book box down the street

Austin Hicks
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, I'm signed up for this for my two kids. It's pretty great stuff too.

Lauradda Stuper
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cant do it in Oklahoma did it for my first in Tennessee and loved it but its not aloud here!

Rannveig Ess
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't listen to her music but have such respect for her after learning all the many, many things she does and has done to pay it back, help her fellow humans and share her blessings by taking care of people. I often get really PO'd hearing all the multimillionaire musicians and actors and sports figures who are spoiled, entitled brats and just whine and act badly instead of taking their money and doing what they whine isn't being done. Dolly is so quiet and humble about it all, too....a rare human

Liesl English
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is slightly misleading. You have to be in a place that offers it. It is offered in different countries throughout the world, but it isn't offered in my county in California.

Brian Bennett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never judge a book by it's cover - this is the great DOLLY PARTON!

Amanda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you, Dolly for all of the books my girls’ received. We treasure them.

MysteriousLegBruise
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter got these books from infancy to age 5 and we happily donated the ones she grew out of :) it definitely had a hand in developing her vocabulary and comprehension and I'm happy to say she's an excellent reader. Thank you Miss Dolly!

klatula
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

in my zip code in texas this is going through the united way and they say they are out of funds. just fyi. dolly parton book club

Elizabeth
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is such a beautiful human. Down to earth, compassionate and caring for others. LOVE HER!

Stephanie Keith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can we make it until death? People of all ages would benefit from this. I kind of feel like we cut ourselves short sometimes. Like we have to stop doing things at a certain age. Otherwise we are seen as childish. I dislike how some people think that way. We can have fun at any age and there's nothing wrong with that. I just wish we didn't cut things off at a certain age.

Stephanie Wittenberg
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This program only applies to those who live in certain select areas of the USA. No, I don't know which areas. I am related to three moms who were turned down for this program because it did not apply to their location. One lives in Northern Indiana, one in central Texas, and one in Southern California.

Tomi Herold
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is because all the money for the program doesn't come from Dolly. There has to be a local sponsor to pay for the books. The Dollywood Foundation makes the books ridiculously affordable and facilitates the mailing and distribution. But there does need to be a local non-profit footing the bill for the books. My guess is there is no local sponsor where your relatives live. I'm speaking as an administrator for a supporting sponsor.

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Aria Whitaker
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From TOMI HEROLD'S comment above: "This is because all the money for the program doesn't come from Dolly. There has to be a local sponsor to pay for the books. The Dollywood Foundation makes the books ridiculously affordable and facilitates the mailing and distribution. But there does need to be a local non-profit footing the bill for the books. My guess is there is no local sponsor where your relatives live. I'm speaking as an administrator for a supporting sponsor."

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Jon Dee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tried to sign up and there is a catch, you have to live in a low income area. Still a cool program though.

Aria Whitaker
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is NOWHERE near true. Perhaps it differs from area to area, but the person that turned us on to the Imagination Library is a Cardiologist, my first cousin. He is FAR from low income and lives in one the most expensive areas in my city. His two girls got them a few years ago until the youngest turned 5. We got them for my daughter as well until 5, and both my hubby and I make over $75k a year. ANY child can get these, as long as they are under 5, in my area, at least....

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Betty Cangi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a lie it is NOT available in MANY areas is the United States

No Name
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep. And she sets great examples by posing nude on her (70 something?) Birthday. What a Christian

Cynthia Clausen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only problem is if you're in a state where available! My grandkids, one in WI and one in AZ, are not so lucky. Where on earth must one live to receive this lovely treasure?

Tiffany
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, i tried this and because we weren't " of color" we didn't qualify.

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Why not do it for children who can ACTUALLY READ??????

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"The rise of social media has decreased the reliability of information because misinformation can spread so quickly before it can be corrected," the expert said that one basic thing we can do to check the reliability of a fact is… to start off with a simple and humble Google search. We should be on the lookout for additional sourcing and evidence. If we can’t find anything, we should remain skeptical.

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"Do this and think before reposting or you may be contributing to the problem. Amplification doesn’t make a claim true or accurate," he said.

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an article from oct. 2021 : “physical wounds were healing, but the (post-traumatic stress disorder) is manifesting itself more all the time.”. The most beautiful is his response after accepting shooter's apology : “I am not God to make the decision to kill him or not. That’s not my decision. My decision is to be a better person and to change the world for every kid. I don’t want this to happen to anybody again. It hurts. It hurts. It really hurts. So, I am just going to keep going. That’s it.”

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Mike said that sources like Associated Press, Reuters, and The New York Times can be considered to be trustworthy. "They employ fact-checkers and editors that ensure the information they post is correct. They’re basically doing the research and homework for you. There are literally too many online sources to list that can’t be trusted and should be avoided. Anyone can basically post anything they want… proceed with caution," he told Bored Panda.

"Our attention spans have been reduced to mere seconds at a time because that’s the way information and entertainment is fed to us now. People get tiny bite-sized bits of news by scrolling a Twitter feed, they entertain themselves by scrolling quickly through Instagram and TikTok. It’s creating a habit that doesn’t have to be," he said.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honesty is the best policy and pay off!!! So thankful for this lady's kindness to help make a change in this mans life. Very wholesome

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"The good news is there’s plenty of long-form entertainment and news available, you just have to seek it out. I believe the benefit is worth it. I’ve discovered it improves your ability to focus, it’s more calming, you retain more information, and it gives you a more balanced and nuanced view of the world.”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dangerous but good for one health as a result. Glad he was okay afterwards.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read a novel once which opens with a pony getting stuck in the sand at the beach. The owner and her mother end up going "oh well, whatcha gonna do", shrugging and going home, leaving the poor thing to its fate! Then when they come back the next day and find out someone else has rescued the poor animal and taken it away they actually have the gall to be upset about it. I was so infuriated I stopped reading and never finished the book.

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At the beginning of World War II, she and composer George Antheil developed a radio guidance system for Allied torpedoes that used spread spectrum and frequency hopping technology to defeat the threat of jamming by the Axis powers. Although the US Navy did not adopt the technology until the 1960s, the principles of their work are incorporated into Bluetooth and GPS technology and are similar to methods used in legacy versions of CDMA and Wi-Fi.This work led to their induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful story. I just need to point out the forest isn’t infested with bears and wolves - they live there.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was a show about teaching cooking skills to prisoners to give them a job when they get out to rehabilitate them. Ramsey runs a foundation for that and has led to thousands of ex-cons in the UK getting gainful employment when they get out.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for you Dad! Glad he recovered. The gun was a little much but...it saved his life.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet again, an amazing human. It's just sad that for every Bob Ross, we get 200 eejits.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here is a list of people living in abject poverty before becoming famous Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Tiffany Haddish, Kat Graham, Chris Pratt, Annie Murphy, Amara La Negra, Chris Hemsworth, Chrissy Metz, Jennifer Lopez (who was homeless), Richard Madden, Ed Sheeran, etc etc etc. There are also people who became rich and/or famous and ended without a dime or roof over their heads

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why so many rape victims are not believed. A personal fúck you to this woman and any other people who do this and cause the real victims to be ignored.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fun fact: in Croatian "dobar/dobri" means "good"... Guess he really was a good man

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah... its cold enough :D but jokes aside, i wish to go there one day, must be amazing country

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, shame about the whole extortion, sex trafficking, drug dealing side of it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine the moment after landing where everything is still and you're there, strapped into your seat, in a corn field, wide eyed and windswept from the fall. Surreal

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not the first time he's been called out for not tipping well. Charles Barkley felt bad for a waitress stiffed by Michael and tipped her instead.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such honourable behaviour amongst airmen was common (on both sides) during WWI and even during WWII.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel so bad for these parents. They do not get a closure.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Charlie Brown and Franz Stiegler: The B-17 was heavily damaged and going down, but Brown was able to get it stable again. The german air field commander said that any pilot who shoots at parachutes will be executed, and Stiegler considered the barely flying plane as parachute. He flew so close the the machine that the AA batteries couldn't shoot without hitting Stiegler, and he signaled Brown to land - which he refused. Stiegler decided to escort them out of the hostile air space

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A cafe in my area had this on the menu! I ordered it, of course, but it just turned out to be a hot chocolate with a huge wad of fairy floss dumped on top of the mug. Damn. (At least it was good fairy floss).

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was in South Africa. The railway worker trained him after he he lost his legs. The baboon was paid in brandy.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saw a documentary about it. Tells a lot about our mad social media condition

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Telling a lie is never good but perhaps the child was just trying to fit in. Sad that things like that happened but glad that Leno helped him out. Hopefully Leno told him about lying to people.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the likeness is incredible. I wonder if they reconstructed the face after meeting the Teacher?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sad, lonely introverts... Such judgment. How about individuals who like to observe rather than act and join immediately. The human species thrives on finding patterns and experiencing new things, when in reality we are the novelty ourselves.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly glad it wasn't a joke. That's punching down.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Man, imagine being so rich that releasing mosquitoes into an auditorium gets you praise. On a serious note, I love Bill. He's done so much with the Foundation.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sweet, but ... but they were both bitter and mean persons. Henry Ford expressed he liked how germany was run in the thirties, being an antisemit as well, and Edison ... well, where to begin, where to begin ... has he ever invented anything himself, not just taking credit for what competitors and employees have come up with?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn! I thought the 5 years I have spent was a long time in Uni!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also the sequel was filmed in the same house as the first movie - the director's house. But it looks different because he used his earnings from the first movie to add an extension and generally spruce the place up.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are more Tigers privately owned in the US than there are in their natural habitats.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"For best experience, use transparant container". Now it looks like a dead mouse in your cup at first glance...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if you freeze the bananas first, it will be the same consistancy of a Wendy's Frosty. Soo good with a drop of vanilla.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The school I teach at played another school (we're both state/public schools but the other school always acted like they were better than other state schools) and they beat the pants off us using this move set. (I had not taught my chess kids this move set as I wanted them to develop their own strategies.) The next time we played that school, I had taught them the counter to it, so the next time we won. The next season that school suddenly "didn't have time" to play chess matches anymore.

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