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Daniel Boone hated coonskin caps.
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IBM’s motto is “Think”. Apple later made their motto “Think different”.
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Owls are the only birds that can see the color blue.
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The word “lethologica” describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want.
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Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
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There are a million ants for every person on Earth.
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Mr. Rogers was an ordained minister.
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A mole can dig a tunnel 300 feet (91 m) long in just one night.
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A chameleon's tongue is twice the length of its body.
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Mercury is the only planet whose orbit is coplanar with its equator.
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The human body is comprised of 80% water.
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About 200,000,000 M&Ms are sold each day in the United States.
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The Simpsons is the longest running animated series on TV.
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Nepal is the only country that has a non-rectangular flag. It is also asymmetrical.
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There is a city called Rome on every continent.
When Australia Lost a War to Birds
In 1932, Australia's military waged a 'war' against emus with machine guns, and the emus won.
Hard Work Literally Rewires Your Brain
Consistent hard work physically rewires your brain, a process called neuroplasticity, making skills feel more effortless over time.
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315 entries in Webster’s 1996 dictionary were misspelled.
The 23% Gratitude Stress Hack
Practicing gratitude can reduce the primary stress hormone, cortisol, by 23%.
Why Self-Control is Hard When Young
The part of your brain responsible for self-discipline isn't fully mature until you reach your mid-20s.
Your Brain's Surprising Friend Limit
The average human brain can only handle about 150 stable social relationships, a concept known as Dunbar's number.
The Speed of Your Thoughts
Your thoughts are literally electrical 'actions' firing between brain cells at over 250 mph.
Fact #90: The Origin of Respect
The word 'respect' comes from the Latin 'respectus,' which literally means 'to look back at' or 'regard'.
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$203,000,000 is spent on barbed wire each year in the U.S.
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