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    The state of Florida is bigger than England.
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    Iceland Has the Most Books Published per Person per Year in the World
    In Iceland, more books are published and sold per person every year than anywhere else in the world. Ten percent of Icelanders become a published author in their lifetime.
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    In 1956, 80% of all U.S. households had a refrigerator, but only 8% of British households had one!
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    On October 28, 2013, wind power provided 100% of Denmark's power. At 2:00am, it was producing 122% of the country's energy needs.
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    Dinosaur, Colorado
    Dinosaur, Colorado
    In Colorado, USA, there's a small town called Dinosaur. Some of its street names include Brontosaurus Blvd, Brontosaurus Bypass, Stegosaurus Freeway, and Tyrannosaurus Trail.
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    Only 51% of South Carolina high school students will graduate, the lowest of any state.
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    The Canary Islands were not named after a bird called the canary. They were named after a breed of dogs!
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    About 10% of U.S. households pay their bills in cash.
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