You can hear the blood flowing through your ears if you find a quiet place and cover them tightly.
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Japanese engineers were asked to redesign the front end of the Bullet Train because it carried enough speed to create a sonic boom whenever it exited a tunnel. Residents could feel the blast from miles away.
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There are 365 steps on the front of the U.S. Capitol Building - one for every day of the year.
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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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On average, every dollar bill you touch has over 3,000 different types of bacteria.
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The best time for a person to buy shoes is in the afternoon. This is because the foot tends to swell a bit around this time.
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The key to happiness is spending your money on experiences rather than possessions, according to studies.
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A typical lead pencil can draw a line that is 35 miles long.
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