This week I learned why so many people order tomato juice on airplanes, and more
Fun and interesting facts from around the web
Read more on the facts mentioned:
- Why airline food is so gross (Digg)
- Why do mosquitoes like to bite you best? It's in your genes. (NPR)
- Why you don't need to shower with soap (Time)
- Study shows sharks have personalities (Phys)
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