A lump of pure gold the size of a matchbox can be flattened into a sheet the size of a tennis court.
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The mile is Latin for 1,000. The number of paces it took the average Roman!
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Drying your hands with paper towel will reduce the bacterial count by 45 - 60% on your hands. However, using a hand dryer will increase the bacteria on your hands by up to 255% because it blows out bacteria already living in the, conveniently, warm moist environment.
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According to the New York Times, a study conducted during the 1980's found that men who kiss their wives before leaving for work live longer, get into fewer car accidents, and have a higher income than married men who don't.
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On average, a disposable diaper can hold up to 7 pounds of liquid.
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There was once an undersea post office in the Bahamas.
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