Fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because of an evolutionary trait caused by the brain to enhance the grip of your fingers underwater.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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Drinking banana milkshake is a perfect cure for hangover.
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Pineapples are not a single fruit, but a group of berries that have fused together.
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There's a rare breed of pig that looks like a sheep.
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Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide every year.
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