Diamonds mined in Brazil are harder than those found in Africa.
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The chlorine smell in swimming pools is accentuated by the chemical's reaction with impurities (like poop.)
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Bamboo plants can grow up to 36 inches in a day.
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In 2003, the U.S. Government spent about $2,000,000.00 on potato research!
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Paper money is not made from wood pulp but from cotton. This means that it will not disintegrate as fast if it is put in the laundry.
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In the case of an emergency, a Crayola crayon can be used as a candle and will burn for about 15 minutes.
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New York's Central Park is nearly twice the size of the entire country of Monaco.
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