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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Some nursing homes in Germany have fake bus stops to keep Alzheimer's patients from wandering away.
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The revenue that is generated from gambling is more than the revenue that comes from movies, cruise ships, recorded music, theme parks, and spectator sports combined.
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To get a song out of your head, try doing something like a puzzle or Sudoku.
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On average, the life span of an American dollar bill is eighteen months.
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There are more than 10 million bricks in the Empire State Building!
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At 90 degrees below zero, your breath will freeze in mid-air and fall to the ground.
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There's a love mattress that is specifically designed for couples who sleep on each other's arms.
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