In Georgia, there is an airtight room called the Crypt of Civilization that was sealed in 1940. It contains numerous artefacts documenting what life was like at the time of sealing, and is scheduled to be opened in the year 8113 to show people of the future exactly what life was like.
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Blue light fends off drowsiness in the middle of the night, which could be useful to people who work at night.
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The average person eats almost 1500 pounds of food a year.
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In 1997, a survey reported that 12% of Americans think that Joan of Arc was Noah's wife.
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Diamonds mined in Brazil are harder than those found in Africa.
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Approximately 60% of the water used by households during the summer is used for watering flowers and lawns.
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Play-Doh was first manufactured as a wallpaper cleaner.
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There is a fake village with fake shops and restaurants that is actually a care home for elderly dementia sufferers in the Netherlands.
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