The elephant shrew’s closest relative isn’t a shrew — it’s actually an elephant
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The word "impossible" dropped in use by 50% over the course of the 20th century
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Cracking your knuckles does not actually hurt your bones or cause arthritis. The sound you hear is just gas bubbles bursting.
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Sheep can survive for up to two weeks buried in snow drifts.
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The water between India and Sri Lanka is only 3-30 feet deep and was purportedly passable on foot until 1480 AD when a cyclone moved some sand around.
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Quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception.
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In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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