Ancient Egyptians slept on pillows made of stone!
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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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Oak trees do not have acorns until they are fifty years old or older.
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There is an island near Italy that was the site of wars, a dumping ground for plague victims, and an insane asylum. It's considered so dangerously haunted that the Italian government does not allow public access.
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If your skin is laid flat it will cover an area of 18 square feet.
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Historically, sweat has been an active ingredient in perfume and love potions.
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You are about 1 centimeter taller in the morning than in the evening!
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In Japan, watermelons are grown into the shape of a square so they are easier to stack and transport.
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