Random Interesting Facts

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    Cows as they are today never existed in the wild and were domesticated from aurochs some 10,500 years ago.
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    In one day, adult lungs move about 10,000 litres of air.
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    Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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    Smell After Rain
    Smell After Rain
    The distinctive smell in the air after it has been raining is caused by bacteria called 'actinomycetes'.
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    Yucatán Name
    Yucatán Name
    The Mexican state of Yucatán was named so after a misunderstanding when the Spaniards arrived and asked the locals what they called the place. The locals replied "Yucatan" which means "I don’t understand you" in their native tongue.
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    The Basenji dog is the only dog that is not able to bark.
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    There's a new vaccine for alcoholism that gives drinkers an immediate and harsh hangover, even if they drink a small amount of booze.
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    A cat can jump FIVE TIMES as high as it is tall!
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