Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Your brain is 80% water.
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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