Japanese engineers were asked to redesign the front end of the Bullet Train because it carried enough speed to create a sonic boom whenever it exited a tunnel. Residents could feel the blast from miles away.
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The oldest living person smoked cigarettes from the age of 21 to 117.
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Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
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A typical full-time worker in the US with a four-year college degree earns about $50,000. This is 62% more than a worker with only a high-school diploma.
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A typical lead pencil can draw a line that is 35 miles long.
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The only king without a moustache in a deck of cards is the king of hearts.
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In the case of an emergency, a Crayola crayon can be used as a candle and will burn for about 15 minutes.
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