The full moon causes a tidal wave to roll up the Amazon river once in day and once in night for a period of only three weeks in a year. This results in continuous 4m high wave that can be surfed for up to 13km.
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An Australian study found that homework is of little to no academic value to students in elementary and junior high schools.
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Anuptaphobia is the fear of staying single.
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The New York Stock Exchange started as a coffee shop!
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Playing Tetris after a traumatic event can prevent the development of traumatic memories and reduce the chance of having flashbacks.
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