We forget why we have entered a room because passing through doors creates an ‘event boundary’ causing the brain to file away what we were just thinking about.
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Only humans shed emotional tears.
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80% of millionaires drive used cars.
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On average, a disposable diaper can hold up to 7 pounds of liquid.
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It is estimated that millions of trees in the world are accidentally planted by squirrels who bury nuts and then forget where they hid them!
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A typical full-time worker in the US with a four-year college degree earns about $50,000. This is 62% more than a worker with only a high-school diploma.
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An underwater forest off the coast of Alabama that is 50,000 years old was uncovered by Hurricane Katrina.
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Bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were all invented by women.
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