The chlorine smell in swimming pools is accentuated by the chemical's reaction with impurities (like poop.)
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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Extremely high pressured water can easily cut through a steel beam.
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A real estate agent's rule of thumb: To estimate what a house will sell for, ask the owner what its worth and subtract 10%.
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Speed dating was invented by a Rabbi in 1999.
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Bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were all invented by women.
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When glass breaks, the cracks move faster than 3,000 miles per hour. To photograph the event, a camera must shoot at a millionth of a second!
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