The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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