The Main Library at Indiana University sinks over an inch every year because when it was built, engineers failed to take into account the weight of all the books that would occupy the building.
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The higher someone’s I.Q. the more likely they are to be sleep deprived.
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Not swinging your arms when you walk increases the effort of walking by 12%, the equivalent of walking 20% faster or carrying a 10 kg backpack.
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Only humans shed emotional tears.
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People who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain - both physical and emotional.
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SONY was originally called 'Totsuken'.
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Mentally doing a task makes you better at it. Your mind can barely tell the difference.
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