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People used breadcrumbs to erase their mistakes before erasers were invented.

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Before erasers, people would use lumps of bread to erase their mistakes. As you might expect, these "erasers" were ineffective because they, like all bread, were susceptible to mold and rot.

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The Mariana Trench has been visited by more people than the moon.

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There are parts of Africa in all four hemispheres

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Women are less likely to hold positions of power in business.

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The summer is the period of the year when most births occur.

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The light is the world's most effective light source.

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Using add-on extensions Perfect practice makes perfect.

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Did you Know? Work friends make you more productive.

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The worlds most famous diamond was extracted from south indian mine

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Neurologists understand that visualization leads to a better future.

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