Random Interesting Facts

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    The Canadian province of New Brunswick (which was part of the UK at the time) had a bloodless war with the US state of Maine in 1839
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    Studies suggest that people who appear to be constantly distracted have more "working memory" and "sharper brains".
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    Shark corneas are used in eye transplants and shark bone marrow can be used to graft human bones.
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    Unconsciousness will occur after 8-10 seconds after loss of blood supply to the brain.
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    In Korea, a child’s first birthday is the most important. In one part of the celebration, several items are placed on a table. The one that the baby picks up first is said to predict their future.
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    The water between India and Sri Lanka is only 3-30 feet deep and was purportedly passable on foot until 1480 AD when a cyclone moved some sand around.
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    Cuddle Parties
    Cuddle Parties
    There is an organization called the 'Cuddle Party' that holds cuddle parties where you cuddle with strangers and make new friends.
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    The Real Stifmeister
    The Real Stifmeister
    Seann William Scott, who played Stifler in the American Pie films, was extremely shy and nervous around women and did not have a girlfriend until he was 30 years old.
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