Real diamonds do not show up on x-ray.
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Ninety-nine percent of pumpkins sold in the United States are for the sole purpose of decoration.
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Bamboo plants can grow up to 36 inches in a day.
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Sudbury Valley School allows students to do whatever they want; no curriculum, tests, homework, or even classes unless requested. 82% of students get accepted to college, as opposed to the 63% national public school average.
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Harvard earns enough money from interest on its endowment that it could offer free tuition to every student and still profit.
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Mentally doing a task makes you better at it. Your mind can barely tell the difference.
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Less than 3% of the water produced at a large municipal water treatment plant is used for drinking purposes!
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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