Paper money is not made from wood pulp but from cotton. This means that it will not disintegrate as fast if it is put in the laundry.
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Pollen can travel up to 500 miles in a day.
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Ice isn't slippery. What makes people and things slip on ice is water. A thin layer of ice melts when pressure is applied to it and it is this wet layer on top of the ice that is slippery.
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'X' became symbolic for a kiss because in the middle ages when alot of people were illiterate and they used to sign documents with an X and then kiss it for sincerity.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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In 2003, the U.S. Government spent about $2,000,000.00 on potato research!
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The name Joshua is Hebrew for 'Jesus'.
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Coins usually survive in circulation for about 30 years.
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