Unique facts

1. Because nobody had thought to put a diaper inside Alan Shepard's spacesuit during his Freedom 7 mission, he was forced to relieve himself directly into his suit after being in it for more than 8 hours, shorting his medical electrodes.

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1. Humanity nearly became extinct 72000 years ago as human population plunged to just 40 'breeding pairs' due to a super volcanic eruption. Humans are genetically less diverse than most species largely due to this (and possibly others) bottleneck event.

All throughout history, women have been strong, compassionate and amazing. Women are strong and determined and pretty amazing. There may however be some facts you did not hear before about being a woman. Here are some interesting facts that are a part of what makes women so awesome. Whether it is unique that a woman does or that a woman has done in the past, this list contains a bunch of amazing facts.

1. Math Duels were common in Italy in the 1500s. Mathematicians challenged each other to prove their mental superiority as well as to win fame and riches along with better salaries and more students. Those who lost would lose their job for the rest of their life as a teacher.