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| 10 things we didn't know last week | 10 things we didn't know last week |
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| 1. The highest ever recorded score at Scrabble was 392 for the word "caziques" at a tournament in Manchester. | 1. The highest ever recorded score at Scrabble was 392 for the word "caziques" at a tournament in Manchester. |
| Find out more (Daily Telegraph) | Find out more (Daily Telegraph) |
| 2. Getting as close to the urinal as possible to allow a smooth, unbroken stream is the most effective way for men to reduce "splashback". | 2. Getting as close to the urinal as possible to allow a smooth, unbroken stream is the most effective way for men to reduce "splashback". |
| Find out more | Find out more |
| 3. The most effective time to drink coffee is between 09:30 and 11:30. | 3. The most effective time to drink coffee is between 09:30 and 11:30. |
| Find out more (The Australian) | Find out more (The Australian) |
| 4. Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity more efficiently when loud music is played to them - as long as it's pop or rock. | 4. Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity more efficiently when loud music is played to them - as long as it's pop or rock. |
| Find out more (New Scientist) | Find out more (New Scientist) |
| 5. Edinburgh and Glasgow have witnessed more reports of paranormal activities than any other cities in the UK. | 5. Edinburgh and Glasgow have witnessed more reports of paranormal activities than any other cities in the UK. |
| Find out more (The Scotsman) | Find out more (The Scotsman) |
| 6. An estimated 600,000 bats were killed in the United States by wind turbines in 2012. | 6. An estimated 600,000 bats were killed in the United States by wind turbines in 2012. |
| Find out more (The Times) | Find out more (The Times) |
| 7. PhD students in Kashmir are graded in part on the kebab feast they lay on at their assessment. | 7. PhD students in Kashmir are graded in part on the kebab feast they lay on at their assessment. |
| Find out more | Find out more |
| 8. The anatomical structure of froghopper genitals has remained unchanged in 165 million years. | 8. The anatomical structure of froghopper genitals has remained unchanged in 165 million years. |
| Find out more (Smithsonian) | Find out more (Smithsonian) |
| 9. 17th Century cheesemakers used to colour their cheese to pass it off as a high-quality product. | |
| Find out more (npr) | |
| 10. The least depressed country in the world is Japan, according to a study of global diagnosis rates. | 10. The least depressed country in the world is Japan, according to a study of global diagnosis rates. |
| Find out more (Washington Post) | Find out more (Washington Post) |
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