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Did you know this about puppies?
In 2018, a study was conducted by Arizona State University comparing how people viewed the “cuteness” of dogs. They discovered puppies hit their ultimate cuteness around 6-8 weeks old!
HAVE A LAUGH | Joke of the Day
PREVIOUS FACTS
The world’s longest walking distance is 14,000 miles. You can walk from Magadan in Russia to Cape Town in South Africa. It requires no flying or sailing – just bridges and open roads.
While flying in an airplane, your hair will grow twice its usual rate. That’s why you need more regular haircuts when traveling a lot.
As it turns out, our planet contains a sizable amount of gold: the Earth’s core has 99% of the precious metal, enough to cover the entire planet’s surface in 1.5 feet of gold.
If you long to combine your love of cleaning with something more extreme—the world of extreme ironing might be the sport for you! Founded in 1997, this challenge proves it’s not for the faint of heart! Competitors must press shirts in unexpected locations like high up in trees, hanging over cliffs, or paddling white-water rapids.
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