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Did you know that..
• On average a person spends 6 months of their life waiting for a red light to turn green.
• Southern sea otters have flaps of skin under their forelegs that act as pockets. When diving, they use these pouches to store their favourite rocks and food.
• You cannot snore and dream at the same time.
• The word “gorilla” is derived from a Greek word meaning, “A tribe of hairy women.”
• Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a “Friday the 13th.”
• Pirates wore earrings because they believed it would give them better eyesight
• Humans can hear the difference between hot water and cold water being poured.
• Eight of the ten largest statues in the world are Buddha.
• The skin of a tiger is striped, not just the fur.
• In Slovakia, they keep their Christmas carp in the family bathtub for a few days before Christmas.
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