The common story that reading in dim light is harmful to your eyes, is actually incorrect. Good lighting does make reading easier but reducing lighting won't damage your eyesight.

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The World's largest mountain range is under the sea.

Mount Everest or Kilimanjaro are likely the massive mountains you know by name. But if you're looking for the longest mountain range on Earth, you'd need to check out the mid-ocean ridge, which the National Ocean Service reports stretches for 40,389 miles, with 90 percent of it under the sea.

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Lake Natron turns animals into stone statues.

Because of the high alkalinity and temperature, animals entering the lake immediately die, and their remains are covered with minerals and harden into stone statues.

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Red Wine Kills Cancer Cells.

Resveratrol--a compound extracted from the skins of red grapes--can effectively fight cancer even after the body has metabolized it and converted it into other compounds.

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There are snakes with two heads, which compete with each other for food.

The fact that some snakes are born with two heads is pretty incredible as is, but what about the added detail that these heads are actually two distinct parts that both work with one another and also see each other as competition?

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London is the world's largest urban forest, boasting 21% tree coverage that meets the definition of a forest.

The number of trees in the city is nearly equal to its population.

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At Oxford University, a battery-powered bell has been ringing continuously for over 180 years.

The exact composition of its battery remains a mystery, as disassembling the device would stop its operation.

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A Spanish civil servant managed to avoid work for six years while still receiving his salary.

His absence was only uncovered when he was nominated for an award recognizing his years of service.

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Many Boeing 747 aircraft still rely on 3.5-inch floppy disks for software updates.

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This is not a forest, but a single tree in India, known as the Great Banyan.

It span 4.67 acres, stands 80 feet tall,  and is over 250 years old.

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There's a type of garlic that doesn't have separate cloves; it's just one solid piece.

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There are sneakers for horses.

The four models in line are: Jordan 1 in two colors, New Balance 650 and Yeezy Boost 350. Price starts from $1,200.

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In 2015, two strangers sat next to each other on a flight and noticed they look identical.

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In Hong Kong, a wife has the right to strangle an abusive husband with her bare hands. However, you can't use any of the items.

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Independence from Britain is celebrated somewhere in the world, on average, once in every seven days.

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It is possible to kill yourself in your sleep.

This condition is called parasomnia pseudo-suicide.

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In Japan, drivers aged 70 and above are encouraged to display the Kōreisha mark (高齢者マーク), also known as the "aged driver sign," on their vehicles.

This symbol serves as a courteous reminder for other motorists to provide additional time and space, acknowledging the driver's senior status. While displaying the Kōreisha mark is voluntary for those aged 70 to 74, it becomes mandatory at 75.

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In 1987, Steve Rothstein bought a $250,000 AAirpass from American Airlines, allowing unlimited first-class travel.

He took over 10,000 flights, costing the airline $21 million, leading to the pass's termination in 2008 due to alleged misuse.

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