In Georgia, there is an airtight room called the Crypt of Civilization that was sealed in 1940. It contains numerous artefacts documenting what life was like at the time of sealing, and is scheduled to be opened in the year 8113 to show people of the future exactly what life was like.
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People spend about two weeks of their lives at traffic lights!
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When withdrawing money from an ATM, the 'whirring' sound before your money pops out is actually a recording. The actual mechanism is so far back that you can't hear it.
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Water is actually naturally blue.
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There are 365 steps on the front of the U.S. Capitol Building - one for every day of the year.
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The chocobo in Final Fantasy was based on a real creature called a “Gastornis” that existed 45 million years ago.
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The key to happiness is spending your money on experiences rather than possessions, according to studies.
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On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year.
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