Random Interesting Facts

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    People who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain - both physical and emotional.
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    Sharks have been on the planet longer than trees.
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    The "Cobra Effect" is where a solution for a problem actually makes the problem worse.
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    Drinking watermelon juice before a workout helps reduce muscle soreness.
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    Why Do Old Books Have a Distinct Smell?
    The reason why old books have such a distinct smell is because hundreds of organic compounds in the pages break down over time and release chemicals that smell like almond, vanilla, and grass.
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    You can hear the blood flowing through your ears if you find a quiet place and cover them tightly.
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    In Turkish, the bird we call a Turkey is called "Hindi" ("from India"). In India, it's called "Peru." In Arabic, the bird is called "Greek chicken"; in Greek it's called "French chicken"; and in French it's called "Indian chicken." The bird is indigenous to none of these places.
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    The largest cell in the human body is the female egg and the smallest is the male sperm.
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