The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear.
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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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There are 365 steps on the front of the U.S. Capitol Building - one for every day of the year.
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Some nursing homes in Germany have fake bus stops to keep Alzheimer's patients from wandering away.
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An underwater forest off the coast of Alabama that is 50,000 years old was uncovered by Hurricane Katrina.
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When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds of up to 3,000 miles per hour.
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A million dollars' worth of $100 bills weighs only 22 pounds!
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The only king without a moustache in a deck of cards is the king of hearts.
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