Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
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Glucose (sugar) has an opposite “handed” isomer L-glucose that tastes identical and isn't metabolized as sugar, so it's safe for diabetics. Unfortunately, L-glucose costs 50% more than gold.
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The hands of the clock on the back of the $100 bill are set at approximately 4:10.
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The world’s smallest book, “Teeny Ted from Turnip Town”, is 100×70 micrometers in size and requires a scanning electron microscope to read, as light beams are too large.
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Strawberries are in the same plant family as roses.
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You can't tickle yourself.
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Mosquitoes prefer certain blood types, and people with the “O” blood type are more likely to get bitten.
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