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    It's impossible to kill yourself by holding your breath.
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    The ashes of the average cremated person weigh nine pounds.
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    Since 1982, a radio frequency emanating from Russia has been broadcasting a buzzer-like sound and, periodically, an unknown voice reads orders, names, and numbers. No one knows where exactly it is coming from or what it means.
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    Drying your hands with paper towel will reduce the bacterial count by 45 - 60% on your hands. However, using a hand dryer will increase the bacteria on your hands by up to 255% because it blows out bacteria already living in the, conveniently, warm moist environment.
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    Increased Creativity
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    Research has found that you're more likely to have a creative epiphany when you're doing something monotonous, like fishing, exercising, or showering.
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    The first household refrigerators cost about $16,000, in today's money!
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    On average, a disposable diaper can hold up to 7 pounds of liquid.
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    The face of a penny can hold about thirty drops of water.
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