Short and rather curious facts that will allow you to learn a little new about everything in the world.
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New York’s Central Park is twice the size of the Principality of Monaco and ten times the size of the Vatican
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Otters have a pocket in their skin where they store their favorite pebbles, with which they break hard shells of mollusks, getting food.
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Scientists have proven that the air in a coniferous forest is practically sterile (no more than 200-300 harmful bacteria per cubic meter). A walk in a coniferous forest relieves stress and nervous tension, tones the body, activating gas exchange in the lungs and, as a result, improves breathing. Such walks are vital for heavy smokers and office workers.
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Traveling is good for mental health, and it also reduces the risk of heart attack and depression.
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5.
The 3 smartest dog breeds are the Border Collie, Poodle and German Shepherd, the dumbest are the Afghan Hound, Bulldog and Chow Chow.
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According to the study, the average human IQ has risen by about 20% since the 1950s.
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7.
Rats and giraffes can go without water longer than a camel.
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8.
Canada has more lakes than any other country.
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If you decide to go to Iceland, know that tipping in this country is an insult.
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10.
Cotton candy was invented by a dentist.
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11.
In medieval Germany, there was a belief that a kiss with a donkey relieves a toothache.
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12.
Mexican ruler Montezuma considered chocolate a “love drug” and drank 50 cups of chocolate a day when he visited his harem with six hundred wives.
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13.
Pueblo De Nuestra Señora La Reina De Los Angeles De La Porcincula. This is the official name of Los Angeles.
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14.
Morocco is the only country in the world where, due to the lack of grass, goats climb trees and graze there in herds, feasting on the fruits of argan, a tree whose nuts are used to make fragrant oil.
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In the 18th century, stylish European women shaved off their eyebrows and instead glued on artificial ones made from mouse fur.
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16.
Google makes about $700 a second.
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17.
Love is a short-term increase in the levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, prolactin, luliberin and oxytocin.
A tiny molecule of phenylethylamine (PEA) causes certain sensations: high spirits, excitement, euphoria.
Love at first sight is when PEA is saturated in the neurons of the limbic system. And tenderness is endorphins (opium for two).
Passion lasts an average of 317.5 days.
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18.
Among all dogs, the Chihuahua has the largest brain in relation to their body.
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19.
Chewing gum in ten minutes kills almost as many bacteria as flossing.
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20.
Gold is such a rare metal that more iron is found in the world in one hour than gold has been found in all of history.
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21.
The raccoon is so named because before eating anything, the animal washes its food. If there is no water nearby, but you want to eat, then the raccoon is limited to making several “washing” movements.
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Engaging in unfamiliar activities is the best way to develop the brain. Associating with those who are superior to you in intelligence is also a powerful means of developing the brain.
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23.
Scorpions can go without food for over a year. In addition, a scorpion can be frozen for several weeks, after which it can be thawed and it will remain alive and well.
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24.
Smokers are four times more likely than non-smokers to complain of feeling tired in the morning and are 70% more likely to have hearing problems.
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25.
There is a kindergarten for men in Hamburg.
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26.
The Greek national anthem has 158 verses.
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27.
Seahorses are the only creatures on the planet in which males bear offspring. In addition, they are the slowest fish in the ocean.
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