Random Interesting Facts

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    Napping After Learning
    Napping After Learning
    Taking a nap after learning something can help your retention of it.
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    In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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    Raccoon Dog
    Raccoon Dog
    The raccoon dog is a wild animal in East Asia which looks like a raccoon but is actually a dog.
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    Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide every year.
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    Monkey Orchid
    Monkey Orchid
    There's a species of orchid that looks like a monkey's face.
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    Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
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    Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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    Color Orange Named After The Fruit
    The color orange was named after the fruit and not the other way around.
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