Linen can absorb up to 20 times its weight in moisture before it feels damp!
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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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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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An underwater forest off the coast of Alabama that is 50,000 years old was uncovered by Hurricane Katrina.
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You can hear the blood flowing through your ears if you find a quiet place and cover them tightly.
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The average IQ is 100, while 140 is the beginning of genius IQ.
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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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A million dollars' worth of $100 bills weighs only 22 pounds!
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