People who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain - both physical and emotional.
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Kilts are not native to Scotland. They originated in France.
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American car horns beep in the tone of F.
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Your fingernails grow faster in summer.
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Macklemore and his hit “Thrift Shop” was the first time since 1994 that a song reached number 1 on the Hot 100 chart without the support of a major record label.
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Drying your hands with paper towel will reduce the bacterial count by 45 - 60% on your hands. However, using a hand dryer will increase the bacteria on your hands by up to 255% because it blows out bacteria already living in the, conveniently, warm moist environment.
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An Australian study found that homework is of little to no academic value to students in elementary and junior high schools.
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Less than 3% of the water produced at a large municipal water treatment plant is used for drinking purposes!
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