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If you fold a paper in half 42 times, it's thickness will be enough to reach the moon.

Wombats poop cubes.

The number of possible unique chess games is much greater than the number of electrons in the universe. The number of electrons is estimated to be about 10^79, while the number of unique chess games is 10^120. The longest chess game theoretically possible is 5,949 moves.

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Most elephants weigh less than the tongue of a blue whale.

cotton candy was invented by a dentist

Ancient Romans used to use both human and animal urine as mouthwash in order to whiten their teeth.

Wombats poop cubes.
Wombats poop cubes.
That's really interesting. Do you know why is it so?

The number of possible unique chess games is much greater than the number of electrons in the universe. The number of electrons is estimated to be about 10^79, while the number of unique chess games is 10^120. The longest chess game theoretically possible is 5,949 moves.
Woah, that's bigger than a googol. I wonder however if the absurd moves count as well?

Most elephants weigh less than the tongue of a blue whale.
That's quite a comparison.

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cotton candy was invented by a dentist
He's quite a genius.

Ancient Romans used to use both human and animal urine as mouthwash in order to whiten their teeth.
No thanks, I'd rather just use saline water as my mouthwash.

cotton candy was invented by a dentist
He's really a genius.

Another fact about ancient people: Ancient Chinese took in elixirs made up of toxic elements like arsenic, lead, and mercury to have a longer life. Guess what happened afterwards.

That's really interesting. Do you know why is it so?

Apperantly they poop cubes to make sure it stays in places even if they are uneven, to mark their territory. I think?

You can read more about it here.

Another fact about ancient people: Ancient Chinese took in elixirs made up of toxic elements like arsenic, lead, and mercury to have a longer life. Guess what happened afterwards.
Woah. What happened?

vikings never wore helmet with horns for battles

Another fact about ancient people: Ancient Chinese took in elixirs made up of toxic elements like arsenic, lead, and mercury to have a longer life. Guess what happened afterwards.

I suppose they died faster from some sort of poisoning. But maybe they thought it was because of an almighty being.

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