In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Sean Connery turned down the role of Gandalf in Lord of the Rings because he didn't understand the script.
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Mangoes enhance a marijuana high, allowing users to get ‘higher’ more effectively.
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Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart had no idea how to play chess when they appeared in X-Men 2.
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Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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