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Water Can Boil and Freeze at the Same Time
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Wombat Feces Are Cube-Shaped
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The Eiffel Tower Can Grow More Than Six Inches During Summer
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The Shortest War in History Lasted 38 to 45 Minutes
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Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood
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