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- ... that the runway show for the Alexander McQueen collection Voss included dresses made from razor clams (pictured), microscope slides, and an antique Japanese folding screen?
- ... that Zhong Jingwen was known as the "father of Chinese folklore studies"?
- ... that Galena Schoolhouse in South Dakota was once leased to a historical society for $1 annually?
- ... that the British Army's Submarine Mining Service defended ports and harbours with naval mines and torpedoes?
- ... that the inaugural Canadian Premier League match led to the suspension of both team captains?
- ... that Tilman Michael, who is set to be the Metropolitan Opera's chorus master from the 2024/25 season, helped the Oper Frankfurt win multiple awards for operatic choir of the year?
- ... that "50 YouTubers Fight for $1,000,000" gained more than 70 million views in 24 hours?
- ... that Thomas Broun has been blamed for inflating the number of beetle species in New Zealand?
- ... that a school was once evacuated after the water gun of a student playing senior assassin was mistaken for a firearm?