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2. The world's largest single-celled organism is a creature called a Xenophyophore, which consists of only a single cell and can reach a diameter of 10 centimeters.

3. Cats dislike music because their ears can pick up very high frequencies. Therefore, all human music sounds extremely unpleasant to cats.

4. Where does the saying "say it three times" come from? According to some researchers, this saying first appeared in the philosopher Nietzsche's work "Beyond Good and Evil".

5. In daily life, some people with mediocre talents may not be very likable, but those with outstanding talents and no flaws are not necessarily likable either. So what kind of people are most popular? Psychologists have found that the most likable people are those who are shrewd in their dealings but have some minor flaws. Psychology calls this phenomenon the "feet-dropping effect."

6. Before the Enlightenment in Europe, the French people regarded bathing as a serious and terrifying matter. Generally, they would only take a bath after receiving a doctor's prescription, and the process had to be under the supervision and guidance of a doctor. After bathing, they had to put on their clothes immediately to avoid being killed by the air.

7. There is a village in Spain called Algar that has applied for UNESCO World Heritage status for the activity of "outdoor chatting," which is not only energy-saving and emission-reducing but also beneficial to health!

8. Have you noticed that although the tongue is a muscle, it doesn't experience the same noticeable soreness after prolonged activity as other muscles in the body? Why does the tongue have such excellent endurance? This is related to the myosin chains in the tongue.

9. Why are most airplanes painted white on the outside? The main reason is to reflect sunlight, increase heat dissipation, and reduce the aircraft's absorption of heat and any potential threats from solar radiation.

10. Some people have discovered a rule: if your neighbor is a wealthy and hospitable tycoon, your sons are more likely to develop depression, while your daughters are more likely to be happier.

11. Who was the first person to eat crab? According to some sources, the first person to eat crab in China was Ba Jie, who lived during the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors period. However, this is mainly based on folk legends and some legendary stories. The earliest written record of Chinese people eating crab is the "Rites of Zhou".

 

12. The Times of London claims that a British black and white cat has set a new Guinness World Record for the loudest meow at 67.8 decibels, and has been awarded the title of "world's loudest cat meow," a record that remains unbroken to this day.

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