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1. South Africa’s Most Infamous Policeman shocking story
- Andre Stander was a respected and an honest, dedicated police officer in South Africa.
- However, he was secretly the criminal mastermind behind a series of bank robberies.
- From 1970 to 1980, Stander led a double life - he was a respected cop by day, and the leader of the "Stander gang" bank robbers by night.
- Despite police efforts, Stander's gang always managed to get away capture and escape the bank heists.
- Stander's crimes were not discovered until 1980, when he was finally arrested and sentenced to 75 years in prison.
- In 1983, Stander escaped from jail, but was killed in a police encounter a year later in 1984.
- By this incident there was a book written on Stander's life story and a movie was also made on it, his legacy as one of South Africa's most infamous criminals.
- His double life and police corruption exposed the dark core within the South African law enforcement.
2. Conjoined Twins Who Share Thoughts
- Conjoined twins often have a close bond, but Tatiana and Krista's connection is extraordinary.
- Tatiana and Krista are conjoined at the head, unlike most twins.
- They share a unique neural link that allows them to hear each other's thoughts.
- This neural link also enables them to see through each other's eyes.
- If whatever Tatiana is watching then Krista knows what Tatiana is watching.
- Their connection goes far beyond a typical twin relationship.
- Tatiana and Krista's story is one of strength and adaptation as they navigate life with this unique bond.
- They have captured the world's attention due to their remarkable shared experience.
3. Why Do So Many Country Names End in 'STAN'?
- Many countries have names that end with the suffix 'stan'.
- Examples include Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan etc.
- The reason for this trait is the Persian language.
- In Persian, 'stan' means 'land'.
- The 'stan' suffix reflects the cultural and historical ties among these nations.
- For example, Kazakhstan means 'land of the Kazakhs', and Pakistan means 'land of the pure'.
- Despite their differences, these 'stan' countries are united by their cultural heritage.
4. The Costly Decision of Vincent Price
- Vincent Price was an American actor.
- Vincent Price was offered two payment options for contributing to an album - a flat fee or a share in the profits (depending on the sale).
- Most singers choose the flat fee when they're uncertain about the success of their work.
- Price was offered a flat fee of ₹16 lakhs (approximately $20,000) for the album "Thriller" in 1982.
- He opted for the flat fee, not realizing how successful "Thriller" would become.
- "Thriller" ended up selling 70 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.
- If Price had chosen the profit-sharing option, he could have earned far more than the ₹16 lakhs flat fee.
- Price's decision serves as a reminder of the potential rewards and risks involved in choosing royalties over a one-time payment.
5. The Sahara Desert: Africa’s Empty Black Hole
- The Sahara Desert is a vast expanse of sand covering much of North Africa.
- When viewed at night from space, the Sahara appears as a dark, empty area.
- The Sahara's emptiness makes it stand out against the surrounding areas.
- This vast desert resembles a black hole on the map.
- The Sahara is one of the harshest environments on Earth, with extreme temperatures and little vegetation.
- The Sahara's emptiness is clearly visible from the night view of Africa seen from space.
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