The Body Makes Roughly a Liter of Saliva a Day
Saliva helps with digestion and keeps the mouth clean.
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People Touch Their Faces Dozens of Times an Hour
One study found participants touched their faces about 23 times per hour.
Sliced Bread Was First Sold in 1928
Otto Rohwedder's bread-slicing machine was first used commercially in Chillicothe, Missouri.
Levi Hutchins Invented a Mechanical Alarm Clock in 1787
It could only ring at 4 a.m., the time he needed to wake up.
Humans Spend About a Third of Their Lives Asleep
That adds up to roughly 26 years for someone who lives to 80.
China Uses Only One Official Time Zone, Beijing Time, Despite Its Vast Size
Despite spanning five geographical time zones, China officially observes a single time, UTC+8, for the entire country. This means that in some western regions, the sun can rise as late as 10 AM, leading to unique daily schedules and local adaptations.
Japanese Convenience Stores Offer Gourmet Meals And Services
Unlike typical convenience stores, "konbini" like 7-Eleven or FamilyMart provide high-quality, fresh meals, bill payment services, and even ticket purchases, acting as mini-community hubs.
Toilet Paper Was Not Widely Used Until The Late 19th Century
Before its invention, people used a variety of materials including leaves, moss, sponges on sticks, and even corn cobs. Wealthier individuals in ancient times might have used wool or linen.