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Shocking Facts That Are True
There are urban legends and wives' tales and then there are the crazy things that are actually true. If you’re looking for some entertainment today than look no further than this story!
Here's a rundown of some real facts from Uncoached.com that might just shock you:
- Ugly criminals receive, on average, a 50 percent longer jail sentences for their crime than good-looking criminals.
- By the time average American kids leave elementary school, they have seen 200,000 violent acts and 40,000 murders on television.
- If you wash towels with underwear there is a very good chance that they will be contaminated with feces.
- There are more than 400 times the bacteria on an office desk than on a toilet.
- When you urinate, a small amount of the urine enters your mouth through the saliva glands.
What are some odd facts you may know? I’m sure you must have some from the bathroom readers!
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