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In some jurisdictions, it's illegal to own only one guinea pig; they need a companion to avoid loneliness. elaborate

Communication Social Science
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The average person spends about 70% of their waking hours communicating. elaborate

Conflict Social Science
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The word "conflict" comes from the Latin "confligere," meaning "to strike together." elaborate

The word "power" has its roots in the Latin word "potentia," meaning "ability" or "capacity." elaborate

Justice Social Science
4

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a skilled opera singer. elaborate

Migration Social Science
5

Some monarch butterflies migrate up to 3,000 miles, a journey longer than their lifespan, meaning no single butterfly completes the entire migration. Their offspring continue the journey. elaborate

Education Social Science
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The world's first university, the University of Al Quaraouiyine, was founded in 859 CE in Fez, Morocco. elaborate

Demographics Social Science
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The global median age is increasing. elaborate

Urbanization Social Science
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More than half the world's population now lives in urban areas. elaborate

Governance Social Science
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The ancient Greek city-state of Athens is considered by many to be the birthplace of democracy, a form of governance. elaborate

Politics Social Science
10

The longest filibuster in US Senate history lasted over 24 hours, by Strom Thurmond in 1957 against a civil rights bill. elaborate

Identity Social Science
11

Identity theft is a surprisingly common crime, affecting millions annually, and not just involving financial accounts. It can also involve medical records and even social media profiles. elaborate

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