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    It takes 492 seconds for sunlight to reach the Earth!
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    Blue light fends off drowsiness in the middle of the night, which could be useful to people who work at night.
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    Real diamonds do not show up on x-ray.
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    Tsunami Stones
    Tsunami Stones
    Around 300 ft uphill from the highest water level reached by the 2011 Tōhoku tsunami sits a centuries-old stone marker that warns: “Do not build your homes below this point!”
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    Contrary to popular belief, hair does not grow back darker and thicker after it has been shaved.
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    Tsunamis ( tidal waves ) travel as fast as jet planes.
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    Approximately 60% of the water used by households during the summer is used for watering flowers and lawns.
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    Each year, more than 50,000 people are injured by jewelry in the U.S.
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