Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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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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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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