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Unique and unusual Guinness records
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Unique and unusual Guinness records

The Guinness Book of Records has just released its 60th edition, bringing together the latest world records, including unique and unusual records.

December 18, 2018
Why are people crazy about football?
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Why are people crazy about football?

It is the increase in testosterone in the body when watching football that causes the whole world to be crazy about the ball.

December 18, 2018
CIA spy technologies use the 50s, 60s and 70s
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CIA spy technologies use the 50s, 60s and 70s

From the 50s, 60s and 70s, the US Intelligence Agency (CIA) has built and used a lot of unique technology equipment for espionage and information gathering.

December 18, 2018
Composition and effects of rare earth
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Composition and effects of rare earth

Rare earth is a rare group of elements that have little content in the Earth's crust and are difficult to separate each element separately.

December 18, 2018
Cause nails grow faster than toenails
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Cause nails grow faster than toenails

Nails grow faster than toenails because they are more likely to be hit and receive more nutrients because they are located near the heart.

December 18, 2018