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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The largest statue in the world, the Statue of Unity in India, is 182 meters tall. Dedicated to Sardar Patel, it took 33,000 tons of bronze to build. From the viewing platform at its chest, you can see 60 km away!

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Albino zebras are very rare in nature. They are called "golden zebras."

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In 2021, scientists found fossils in Australia of a dinosaur that lived 100 million years ago. This species, called “thunder dragon,” was 12 meters long and weighed 7 tons. Farmers found its bones while working!

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You should never feed babies honey. It can cause botulism poisoning, which can be fatal.

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The world's first ATM, San Francisco, 1966.

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France once tried simplifying time by using a decimal clock, in which there were only 10 hours in a day

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