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WARNING: Contains knowledge highly addictive to the human brain. Proceed with caution. Did you know that chainsaws were originally invented to assist in childbirth? Or that you are currently hosting a party for microscopic mites in your eyelashes? Did you know that it is illegal to handle a salmon under suspicious circumstances in the UK? We live in the Information Age, but let's be honest: most useful information is boring. Knowing how to file your taxes is necessary, but it puts you to sleep. Knowing that wombats poop in cubes won't help you pay the rent, but it will make you the most interesting person at any dinner party. In ""Things You Didn't Need to Know"", you won't find boring historical dates or complex math. You will find pure ammunition for your brain. A curated collection of high-quality ""mental junk"" designed to make you say ""Wait, seriously?"". Inside, you'll discover: Why Ancient Romans used urine as mouthwash (and paid taxes on it). Why sharks are older than trees (and Saturn's rings). The bizarre story of how Corn Flakes were created to stop masturbation. Why space smells like burnt steak and welding fumes. Why you forget why you walked into a room (The Doorway Effect). Perfect for fans of ""Uncle John's Bathroom Reader"" or anyone who loves random facts. Whether you need a conversation starter, a gift for the dad who has everything, or just something to read on the toilet that isn't a shampoo bottle, this book is for you.

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