There are more nerve cells in the human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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In 1997, a survey reported that 12% of Americans think that Joan of Arc was Noah's wife.
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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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A million dollars weighs about a metric ton. Hence the expression "a ton of money."
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Passengers on the Beijing subway can pay with plastic bottles.
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Los Angeles's full name is "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula"!
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Contrary to popular belief, hair does not grow back darker and thicker after it has been shaved.
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