The chlorine smell in swimming pools is accentuated by the chemical's reaction with impurities (like poop.)
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You can immediately cool down a car that has been sitting under the sun by rolling down the window on one side and opening-closing the door on the other side 5-6 times.
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The revenue that is generated from gambling is more than the revenue that comes from movies, cruise ships, recorded music, theme parks, and spectator sports combined.
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The Bank of America was originally the Bank of Italy!
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The chills you sometimes feel when listening to music is called "musical frisson."
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'Second Street' is the most common street name in the U.S.; 'First Street' is the sixth! "
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A typical full-time worker in the US with a four-year college degree earns about $50,000. This is 62% more than a worker with only a high-school diploma.
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The hole in the soda can tab is actually used to hold a straw in place and stop it from rising.
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