Vampire bat saliva has been responsible for many advances in research into stroke recovery.

A surfer once sued another surfer for "stealing his wave." The case was thrown out because the court was unable to put a price on "pain and suffering" endured by the surfer watching someone else ride "his" wave.

"Q" is the only letter in the alphabet not appearing in the name of any U.S. state.

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