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5 Weird Facts of the Day

Just when you think things couldn’t get any weirder…

• There are two main types of apple cider: sweet cider, which is non-alcoholic and enjoyed fresh, and hard cider, which is fermented and contains alcohol.

• Monopoly was originally designed by Elizabeth Magie in 1904 as "The Landlord's Game" to demonstrate the negative aspects of concentrating land in private monopolies.

• The spice blend used in pumpkin spice has been around for centuries, originally used in European and American recipes for spiced cakes and pies, particularly during autumn and winter.

• The first known computer virus, called "Creeper," was created in 1971. It simply displayed the message, "I'm the creeper, catch me if you can!"

• The Ouija board, often associated with the supernatural, was actually patented as a novelty game by businessman Elijah Bond in 1890.

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