On average, the life span of an American dollar bill is eighteen months.
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Macklemore and his hit “Thrift Shop” was the first time since 1994 that a song reached number 1 on the Hot 100 chart without the support of a major record label.
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Coins usually survive in circulation for about 30 years.
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Diamonds mined in Brazil are harder than those found in Africa.
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The chlorine smell in swimming pools is accentuated by the chemical's reaction with impurities (like poop.)
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The most expensive license plate is the number '1', bought by an Abu Dhabi businessman - costing a staggering $14.3 million!
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The Statue of Liberty is made out of copper. When originally built, it looked like a shiny new penny!
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According to the New York Times, a study conducted during the 1980's found that men who kiss their wives before leaving for work live longer, get into fewer car accidents, and have a higher income than married men who don't.
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