The Band-Aid was originally made for the inventor's wife, who often cut and burned herself while cooking.
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The ashes of the average cremated person weigh nine pounds.
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Sudbury Valley School allows students to do whatever they want; no curriculum, tests, homework, or even classes unless requested. 82% of students get accepted to college, as opposed to the 63% national public school average.
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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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30 years ago, you could buy a lifetime, unlimited first-class travel pass with American Airlines for $250,000.
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In many countries, urine was used as a detergent for washing.
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68 percent of a Hostess Twinkie is air!
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'Second Street' is the most common street name in the U.S.; 'First Street' is the sixth! "
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