Dating back to the 1600's, thermometers were filled with Brandy instead of mercury.
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Drinking watermelon juice before a workout helps reduce muscle soreness.
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Household bleach is the recommended chemical to decontaminate people exposed to the anthrax virus, by the U.S. F.D.A.
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The average sperm cell swims at 8 inches per hour.
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The brain receives 20% of the body’s oxygen and 25% of total body glucose utilization, despite it accounting for only 2% of a person’s weight (about 1.4 kilograms).
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Drinking banana milkshake is a perfect cure for hangover.
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