In the 1950s, the US government placed beer next to an atomic bomb blast to determine if it was still drinkable. The result: in the event of a nuclear war, beer is safe to drink!
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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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