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Strange Facts to Wow Your Friends

Ever need a conversation starter? We have some strange facts that you can toss out whenever you need them!

• A lawsuit was filed in 1984 against the creators of Trivial Pursuit by a man claiming they stole the idea from a manuscript he had sent them. The creators won the case.

• The IBM Simon, released in 1994, is often considered the first smartphone. It combined a mobile phone with a PDA and had a touchscreen, email capability, and apps.

• The official flowers of September are the aster and the morning glory, both symbolizing love and affection.

• The fictional game Jumanji from the book and movies became so popular that a real-life version was created, although it doesn’t have the same magical effects (thankfully!).

• Hug Me Pillow: A pillow shaped like half of a torso with an arm that wraps around you, designed for people who miss being hugged while they sleep

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