The largest iceberg in the world, A-76, broke off from Antarctica in 2021. Its area is 4,320 km², larger than some islands! It’s slowly drifting in the ocean, and scientists are tracking it to understand how melting affects sea levels.

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Only 1% of the bacteria causes a person to become ill.

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There is a road in France that can only be used twice a day for a few hours. Then it is immersed in water to a depth of 4 meters.

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If you're being drunk or violent in Japan, police will get a futon and roll you into a burrito.

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The first meal eaten on the moon was bacon (technically, freeze dried bacon cubes)

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101 Dalmatians, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, and Mulan are the only Disney cartoons where both parents are present and don't die throughout the movie.

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Cows kill more people than sharks.

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Human saliva contains a painkiller called opiorphin that is six times more powerful than morphine.

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The oldest restaurant in the world, Sobrino de Botín in Madrid, has been operating since 1725. They cook dishes from 18th-century recipes, and even Goya worked there as a waiter before becoming a painter! It’s a living piece of history.

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If you're able to fall asleep within 5 minutes it likely means you are sleep deprived. For those with healthy sleep habits, it should take 10 - 15 minutes.

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In 1960, American pilot Joseph Kittinger parachuted from 31 km high. He fell for 4 minutes, reaching 988 km/h, becoming the first human to break the sound barrier without a vehicle!

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You can't kill yourself by holding your breath.

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In Switzerland it is illegal to own just one guinea pig or a parrot. This is because they are social animals, and they are considered victims of abuse if they are alone.

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April 18, 1930, was such a slow news day that at 6:30 PM, the BBC's radio announcer said, “There is no news."

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Lots of eye contact is usually a sign someone is attracted to the other person.

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The deepest diving pool in the world is in Dubai, reaching 60 meters. It has an underwater “city” with cars and houses for divers to explore a submerged world. The water temperature is always 30°C!

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The British royal family isn't allowed to play Monopoly.

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Gas stoves emit benzene, a chemical linked to cancer, into homes during use.

Studies show that using a single gas burner or oven can raise indoor benzene levels above those found in second-hand tobacco smoke.

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The world’s once largest diamond, the Kohinoor, was inside the Taj Mahal and the British stole it when they conquered India. They haven’t returned it yet.

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A Mental disorder called Misophonia, meaning “Hatred of Sound”.

When triggered by sounds or sights such as chewing, reactions range from discomfort to physical violence. It is believed to share symptoms with Autism and PTSD but isn’t medically recognized yet

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