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What are some commonly known facts that are too bizarre for you to believe to be true? (lemm.ee)

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For me it is the fact that our blood contains iron. I earlier used to believe the word stood for some 'organic element' since I couldn't accept we had metal flowing through our supposed carbon-based bodies, till I realized that is where the taste and smell of blood comes from.

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[-] Davel23@kbin.social 49 points 1 year ago

Alaska is simultaneously the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost US state.

[-] zirzedolta@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago

What would happen if you were to put both of yours legs in these westernmost and the easternmost parts?

[-] Samihazah@programming.dev 8 points 1 year ago

You would have both legs in Alaska.

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