Random Interesting Facts

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    There is a growing sport in Berlin and London called Chess Boxing. Players alternate between a round of chess and a round of boxing until one is declared winner either by checkmate, KO, or technical stoppage.
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    The higher someone’s I.Q. the more likely they are to be sleep deprived.
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    In Georgia, there is an airtight room called the Crypt of Civilization that was sealed in 1940. It contains numerous artefacts documenting what life was like at the time of sealing, and is scheduled to be opened in the year 8113 to show people of the future exactly what life was like.
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    Clever City Birds
    Clever City Birds
    Some birds in cities have learned to line their nests with cigarette butts in order to ward off parasites, as burnt nicotine works as an insecticide to ward off mites, lice, and fleas.
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    The reindeer is the only mammal that can see UV light.
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    Researchers say that lining the toilet seat with paper is pretty much pointless
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    It's possible to die from a broken heart; it's called Stress Cardiomyopathy.
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    Guinness Book of Records Was Originally for Solving Bar Arguments
    The Guinness Book of Records was originally published by Guinness Breweries as a reference for settling bar arguments.
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