Stilts were invented by French shepherds who needed a way to get around in wet marshes.
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Macklemore and his hit “Thrift Shop” was the first time since 1994 that a song reached number 1 on the Hot 100 chart without the support of a major record label.
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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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There are more than 10 million bricks in the Empire State Building!
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Playing Tetris after a traumatic event can prevent the development of traumatic memories and reduce the chance of having flashbacks.
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Daydreamers are better at solving complex problems.
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Extremely high pressured water can easily cut through a steel beam.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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