On average people fear spiders more than they do death.
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During the Black Plague, it was thought that bad smells were the cause of the plague. "Plague Doctors" therefore wore masks with long beak-like noses stuffed with flowers or smoke to hide the smells.
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People who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain - both physical and emotional.
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Eminem repeated the 9th grade three times.
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Real diamonds do not show up on x-ray.
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If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres (200 - 210ft) - everywhere
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When you look up at the blue sky and see white dots flying around, you’re actually seeing your own white blood cells.
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