The Band-Aid was originally made for the inventor's wife, who often cut and burned herself while cooking.
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The chocobo in Final Fantasy was based on a real creature called a “Gastornis” that existed 45 million years ago.
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‘Qatar’ is the world's most expensive bar of soap. Infused with gold and diamond powder, it costs a squeaky clean $2,800.
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It is estimated that millions of trees in the world are accidentally planted by squirrels who bury nuts and then forget where they hid them!
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The chills you sometimes feel when listening to music is called "musical frisson."
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The largest diamond ever found was an astounding 3,106 carats!
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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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