Couples' personalities converge over time to make partners more and more similar.
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A million dollars weighs about a metric ton. Hence the expression "a ton of money."
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The full moon causes a tidal wave to roll up the Amazon river once in day and once in night for a period of only three weeks in a year. This results in continuous 4m high wave that can be surfed for up to 13km.
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Japanese engineers were asked to redesign the front end of the Bullet Train because it carried enough speed to create a sonic boom whenever it exited a tunnel. Residents could feel the blast from miles away.
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Standard paper cannot be folded in half more than 7 times.
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At 90 degrees below zero, your breath will freeze in mid-air and fall to the ground.
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In the case of an emergency, a Crayola crayon can be used as a candle and will burn for about 15 minutes.
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Playing Tetris after a traumatic event can prevent the development of traumatic memories and reduce the chance of having flashbacks.
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