The full moon causes a tidal wave to roll up the Amazon river once in day and once in night for a period of only three weeks in a year. This results in continuous 4m high wave that can be surfed for up to 13km.
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By raising your legs slowly and laying on your back, you can't sink in quicksand.
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An olive tree can live up to 1,500 years!
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Paper money is not made from wood pulp but from cotton. This means that it will not disintegrate as fast if it is put in the laundry.
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Most lipstick contains fish scales!
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The glue on Israeli stamps is certified kosher.
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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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