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    The brain case [of Neanderthals] on the average was more than 13 percent larger than that of the average of modern man
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    Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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    Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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    During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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    Why Do Old Books Have a Distinct Smell?
    The reason why old books have such a distinct smell is because hundreds of organic compounds in the pages break down over time and release chemicals that smell like almond, vanilla, and grass.
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    The 'Unicorn Bull'
    In 1933, a biologist created a "unicorn bull".
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    Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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    Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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