Since 1982, a radio frequency emanating from Russia has been broadcasting a buzzer-like sound and, periodically, an unknown voice reads orders, names, and numbers. No one knows where exactly it is coming from or what it means.
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Approximately 60% of the water used by households during the summer is used for watering flowers and lawns.
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Diamonds mined in Brazil are harder than those found in Africa.
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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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The oldest living person smoked cigarettes from the age of 21 to 117.
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There are no rental cars in Bermuda.
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The glue on Israeli stamps is certified kosher.
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Not swinging your arms when you walk increases the effort of walking by 12%, the equivalent of walking 20% faster or carrying a 10 kg backpack.
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