A new baby usually deprives each of it's parents around 350-400 hours of sleep in the first year. That is one entire nights sleep per week, per parent.
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Diamonds mined in Brazil are harder than those found in Africa.
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Pollen never deteriorates. It is one of the few natural substances that lasts indefinitely.
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You can actually sharpen the blades on a pencil sharpener by wrapping your pencils in aluminum foil before inserting them.
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There's a company in China that allows you to hire someone to stand in line for you for $3-$5 an hour.
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Tsunamis ( tidal waves ) travel as fast as jet planes.
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