This week I learned cavemen brushed their teeth, and more
Fun and interesting facts from around the world
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- A researcher discovered how cavemen brushed their teeth. It will make you want to brush yours. (The Washington Post)
- The time a Scotsman played bagpipes for a penguin in Antarctica (Mental Floss)
- Your breath does more than repulse — it can also tell doctors whether you have cancer (Smithsonian Magazine)
- Are saunas good for the brains? (The New York Times)
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