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Venus spins backward.

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About 75% of the Earth’s volcanoes are located on the Pacific Ocean’s ‘Ring of Fire.’

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Man staring at his reflection in a dimly lit mirror

Staring in a dimly lit mirror too long can distort your perception of your face.

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Internal view of organs involved in the digestive system

7 Chewy Facts About Your Digestive System

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First Lady Lou Henry Hoover and President Herbert Hoover

President Hoover spoke Mandarin with his wife to avoid eavesdroppers.

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The Gambia conducts elections using marbles instead of paper ballots.

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Plastic flamingo lawn ornaments

There are more fake flamingos in the world than real ones.

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The human brain runs on less power than a 60-watt light bulb.

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  3. Bulls can’t actually see the color red.

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