Random Gross Facts

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    The chlorine smell in swimming pools is accentuated by the chemical's reaction with impurities (like poop.)
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    Your ears secrete more earwax when you are afraid than when you aren't.
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    Subway Air Contains 15% Human Skin
    Scientists found that 15% of matter in the air at subway stations is human skin, from areas such as heels, belly buttons, armpits, and rear ends.
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    Condoms were originally made of animal intestines or linen.
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    Earthworms Are Tasty
    Earthworms Are Tasty
    Earthworms are 82% protein, rich in Omega 3, and pair well with cumin and curry. They reportedly taste like bacon.
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    In Brazil, there's a species of cockroach that eats eyelashes, usually those of young children while they are asleep.
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    Amou Haji
    Amou Haji
    There's an Iranian man who hasn't washed for over 60 years and smokes animal faeces.
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    Skittles and jellybeans contain crushed insect cocoons which are used to coat the candies to give them that special shine.
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