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FACT-OF-THE-DAY ARCHIVE
"Our life is what our thoughts make it."
- Marcus Aurelius

DEC 2023


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12/1/23      Rome has a sovereign state located entirely in its city limits, the Vatican City, which is also the world’s smallest state. Provided by FactRetriever.com
12/2/23      Scientists believe global warming could affect autumn colors. As the world warms, leaves may delay changing their colors. Additionally, trees may not use their sugars to create red pigments; rather, they might send that fuel to growing new twigs. Global warming may also alter the habitats of trees, such as the sugar maple, which creates some of the most vibrant fall colors. Provided by FactRetriever.com
12/3/23      The World Health Organization purports that ageism may be more common than racism or sexism around the world. Provided by FactRetriever.com
12/4/23      The price of tiger bone has skyrocketed. It is estimated to be $140–$370 per kilogram, depending on the size of the bone. Provided by FactRetriever.com
12/5/23      Birth control can affect a woman’s sense of smell, which can influence whom she is attracted to. Provided by FactRetriever.com
12/6/23      Most tornadoes in the Southern Hemisphere rotate clockwise. Most tornadoes in the Northern Hemisphere rotate counterclockwise. Provided by FactRetriever.com
12/7/23      Dolphins can kill sharks with their noses. They may even circle around a shark to coordinate an attack. Provided by FactRetriever.com
12/8/23      In the 1960s, the United States spent large sums of money to build schools, streets, houses, a hospital, and 2 tuna canneries to assist in improving the living conditions of the American Samoa islands. Provided by FactRetriever.com
12/9/23      When archeologists discovered early evidence of our human ancestors' hunting activities, it became clear that adding meat to the diet meant big changes for early Homo sapiens. For example, skeleton size increased soon after, suggesting meat was important for evolution. Provided by FactRetriever.com


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