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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People who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain - both physical and emotional.
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The world’s smallest book, “Teeny Ted from Turnip Town”, is 100×70 micrometers in size and requires a scanning electron microscope to read, as light beams are too large.
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People who drink coffee are less likely to commit suicide than people who don't.
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The worlds oldest piece of chewing gum is over 9000 years old!
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The oldest living person smoked cigarettes from the age of 21 to 117.
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Pollen never deteriorates. It is one of the few natural substances that lasts indefinitely.
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An iceberg contains more heat than a lit match.
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