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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An ounce of platinum can be stretched 10,000 feet.
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In many countries, urine was used as a detergent for washing.
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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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A lump of pure gold the size of a matchbox can be flattened into a sheet the size of a tennis court.
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The number of births that occur in India each year is higher than the entire population of Australia.
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You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
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