The "Cobra Effect" is where a solution for a problem actually makes the problem worse.
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A million dollars weighs about a metric ton. Hence the expression "a ton of money."
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Oak trees can live 200 or more years.
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The largest diamond ever found was an astounding 3,106 carats!
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The majority of suicides occur on a Monday.
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A new baby usually deprives each of it's parents around 350-400 hours of sleep in the first year. That is one entire nights sleep per week, per parent.
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In the case of an emergency, a Crayola crayon can be used as a candle and will burn for about 15 minutes.
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You can actually sharpen the blades on a pencil sharpener by wrapping your pencils in aluminum foil before inserting them.
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