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    There are only four words in the English language which end in “dous”:
    tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.
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    The oldest glowing lightbulb was first switched on in 1901 and lives in fire stations in Livermore, CA. It is known as the Centennial Light.
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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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    Domestic pigs average a top speed of about 11 miles per hour.
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    On average, every dollar bill you touch has over 3,000 different types of bacteria.
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    The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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    People Who Blush Are More Generous and Trustworthy
    According to the University of California, people who blush easily are more generous and trustworthy than those who don't.
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    The first South Park episode was made with construction paper. It took 3 months to make.
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