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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Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Your thumb is about the same size as your nose.
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In 1992, 29,000 rubber ducks washed off a ship. They were found thousands of miles away 8 years later.
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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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