Random Interesting Facts

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    Some people have a "natural alarm clock" allowing them to wake up when they want. This is actually caused by a burst of the stress hormone adrenocorticotropin.
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    A pig's orgasm lasts for 30 minutes.
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    Music has the ability to repair brain damage and return lost memories.
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    Poor eyesight (myopia) is associated with higher IQ.
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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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    The exact cause of death and burial site of Genghis Khan is unknown, because all of the 2000 funeral guests and 800 soldiers were killed in order to preserve the secret.
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    Most elephants weigh less than a blue whale's tongue.
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    The first webcam was used in 1991 by Cambridge researchers for checking the coffee pot without leaving their desks.
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