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16 things to know to look super intelligent

Sometimes, it’s the most useless facts that are the most interesting! There is so much in the world that we ignore, that is nonetheless incredible. These facts are so hard to believe, that you’ll never forget them. How better to wow your friends at parties! Because we never finish learning, here are 16 amazing facts to discover.

1/ To relieve the burning heat after eating something too spicy, take a spoonful of sugar

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2/ In Germany, they have installed fake bus stops in front of old folks homes

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3/ Before adding colourant to give Coca-Cola it’s classic caramel colour, the iconic fizzy drink is in fact green

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4/ There is a law against selling chewing gum in Singapore

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5/ In Paraguay, Wild West style ‘duels’ are officially authorised

Further to this, there is a rule stating that both men must be in agreement to the duel, and they must both be registered blood donors.

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6/ By simply wrinkling their skin, elephants are able to crush mosquitoes

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