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 Gate Tower Building skyscraper in Japan has a highway passing through its fifth, sixth and seventh floors.
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The symbol on the 'pound' key (#) is called an octothorpe.
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Kilts are not native to Scotland. They originated in France.
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Contrary to popular belief, hair does not grow back darker and thicker after it has been shaved.
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A fire in Australia has been burning for more than 5,000 years!
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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 search engine Google got its name from the word 'googol', which refers to the number one with a hundred zeros after it.
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