The chlorine smell in swimming pools is accentuated by the chemical's reaction with impurities (like poop.)
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The Gate Tower Building skyscraper in Japan has a highway passing through its fifth, sixth and seventh floors.
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The symbol on the 'pound' key (#) is called an octothorpe.
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Most lipstick contains fish scales!
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Researchers say that lining the toilet seat with paper is pretty much pointless
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Drying your hands with paper towel will reduce the bacterial count by 45 - 60% on your hands. However, using a hand dryer will increase the bacteria on your hands by up to 255% because it blows out bacteria already living in the, conveniently, warm moist environment.
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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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The most children born to one woman was 69, she was a peasant who lived a 40 year life, in which she had 16 twins, 7 triplets, and 4 quadruplets.
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