Random Interesting Facts

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    Candle Clocks
    Candle Clocks
    Before clocks, there were candle clocks that when burned, indicated the passage of periods of time. To set an alarm, you pushed a nail into the desired point and the nail would fall and clank on the metal holder.
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    Raccoon Dog
    Raccoon Dog
    The raccoon dog is a wild animal in East Asia which looks like a raccoon but is actually a dog.
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    A domestic cat can sprint at about 31 miles per hour.
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    Brain freeze is caused by the brain sensing the drop of temperature on your palate and increasing blood pressure in an attempt to save you from freezing.
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    Thumbelina
    Thumbelina
    Thumbelina, the smallest horse in the world, is about the size of a dog.
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    Staying awake for 17 hours is the same for your body as drinking 2 glasses of wine.
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    Some British police cars carry a teddy bear to console children after an accident.
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    Denmark has twice as many pigs as there are people.
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