Random Interesting Facts

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    Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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    In Monopoly, the character locked behind the bars is called Jake the Jailbird. Officer Edgar Mallory sent him to jail.
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    If two pieces of metal touch in space, they become permanently stuck together.
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    Increased Creativity
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    Research has found that you're more likely to have a creative epiphany when you're doing something monotonous, like fishing, exercising, or showering.
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    By peeing in the shower, you can save 1,157 gallons of water a year.
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    The Simpsons are yellow because creator Matt Groening thought it was a good way to catch channel surfer’s attention when they saw a flash of yellow.
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    It would take more than 150 years to drive a car to the sun.
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    Why Do Old Books Have a Distinct Smell?
    The reason why old books have such a distinct smell is because hundreds of organic compounds in the pages break down over time and release chemicals that smell like almond, vanilla, and grass.
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