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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On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year.
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Linen can absorb up to 20 times its weight in moisture before it feels damp!
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The first household refrigerators cost about $16,000, in today's money!
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Real diamonds do not show up on x-ray.
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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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Sudbury Valley School allows students to do whatever they want; no curriculum, tests, homework, or even classes unless requested. 82% of students get accepted to college, as opposed to the 63% national public school average.
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