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Answer these True or False statements and improve your general knowledge! Unusual news, culture, facts, society, animals, history, records, inventions, anecdotes, science, but is it True or False?

 

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1
A stupid record is that of American Randy Gardner, who went 274 hours non-stop without sleep in 1964. Still an unbeaten record.

A stupid record is that of American Randy Gardner, who went 274 hours non-stop without sleep in 1964. Still an unbeaten record.

2
In 1900, the French ate 500 grams of bread a day, compared with 150 grams in 2000.

In 1900, the French ate 500 grams of bread a day, compared with 150 grams in 2000.

3
The average temperature of Neptune^, the eighth planet in the solar system, is - 250°C. Scientists have also observed very strong winds of up to 1430 km/h.

The average temperature of Neptune^, the eighth planet in the solar system, is - 250°C. Scientists have also observed very strong winds of up to 1430 km/h.

4
In 2008, over 90% of households in South Korea were connected to the Internet, compared with 49% in France.

In 2008, over 90% of households in South Korea were connected to the Internet, compared with 49% in France.

5
In ancient times, the sport of boxing was played with iron-tipped gauntlets.

In ancient times, the sport of boxing was played with iron-tipped gauntlets.

6
1745 is the date of the creation of cement, a material capable of hardening various substances, invented by the nobleman Francois Le Doux.

1745 is the date of the creation of cement, a material capable of hardening various substances, invented by the nobleman Francois Le Doux.

7
In the Middle Ages, prestidigitators, otherwise known as magicians, were called escamoteurs.

In the Middle Ages, prestidigitators, otherwise known as magicians, were called escamoteurs.

8
When we bring a shell close to our ear, we don't hear the sound of the sea, but the circulation of our blood in the vessels, to the same rhythm as that of the waves.

When we bring a shell close to our ear, we don't hear the sound of the sea, but the circulation of our blood in the vessels, to the same rhythm as that of the waves.

9
The knife originated in prehistoric times, while the fork appeared in the Middle Ages.

The knife originated in prehistoric times, while the fork appeared in the Middle Ages.

10
During the reign of Louis XVI, the King's court included no fewer than 56,000 servants.

During the reign of Louis XVI, the King's court included no fewer than 56,000 servants.

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