There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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In 1943, a Pan Am Airline chef snuck whiskey into passengers' coffee to warm them up on a winter flight. When asked what kind of coffee they were being served, he improvised "Irish Coffee," creating the now-famous cocktail.
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Awarding people money for doing well in IQ tests causes them to score better, $10 increased people's score by an average of more than 20 IQ points. IQ tests don’t just measure intelligence - they also measure effort.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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If you put two straws in your mouth, one inside a drink and one outside it, you won't be able to drink through either straw.
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Cats sleep for 70% of their lives.
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