The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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