Random Interesting Facts

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    Sean Connery turned down the role of Gandalf in Lord of the Rings because he didn't understand the script.
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    Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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    The Eternal Fire
    The Eternal Fire
    A natural gas vent in Iraq known as The Eternal Fire has been burning continuously for over 4,000 years, and is mentioned by Herodotus, Plutarch, and in the Old Testament’s Book of Daniel.
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    Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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    Jaguars frequently get high by eating hallucinogenic roots, which also increases their senses for hunting.
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    It's possible to train your cat to use the toilet as a litter box and even flush afterwards.
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    The iconic roar made by Godzilla was produced by rubbing a leather glove across the strings of a double bass.
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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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