Dating back to the 1600's, thermometers were filled with Brandy instead of mercury.
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If you are cold you are more likely to be hungry because you use energy to keep warm.
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Oenophobia is the Fear of wines.
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The brain receives 20% of the body’s oxygen and 25% of total body glucose utilization, despite it accounting for only 2% of a person’s weight (about 1.4 kilograms).
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An average heart beats 100,000 times a day, pumping some 2,000 gallons of blood through its chambers. Over a 70-year life span, that adds up to more than 2.5 billion heartbeats.
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India used to be the richest country in the world until the British invasion in the early 17th Century.
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Smokers get ten times more wrinkles than non-smokers.
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Applying vodka to your face helps tighten your pores and can reduce the risk of acne breakouts.
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