The hole in the soda can tab is actually used to hold a straw in place and stop it from rising.
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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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More than 10% of the world's salt is used to de-ice American roads.
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SONY was originally called 'Totsuken'.
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Those things you see in your eyes when you stare into space are called Mouches Voltanes, which are also broadly referenced to as Floaters.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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In Tokyo, a bicycle is faster than a car for most trips of less than 50 minutes!
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The 'L.L.' in L.L. Bean stands for 'Leon Leonwood'.
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