The first man to swim the length of Great Britain grew a beard to stop jellyfish stinging his face.
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Americans did not commonly use forks until after the Civil War.
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Americans will spend more on cat food this year than baby food.
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Humans are capable of running 40 mph according to a study by bio-mechanical expert Dr. Matthew Bundle. Today's fastest man, Usain Bolt, has a top speed of 28 mph.
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Yawns are more contagious among people with closer relationships.
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In the presence of attractive women, men find running easier, take more risks, donate more money, consume more calories, and talk more.
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Forty percent of Americans have never visited a dentist.
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As a rule, 66 percent of people keep their eyes closed while kissing. The rest take pleasure in watching the emotions run the gamut on the faces of their partners.
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