On average, the life span of an American dollar bill is eighteen months.
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New York's Central Park is nearly twice the size of the entire country of Monaco.
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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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A real estate agent's rule of thumb: To estimate what a house will sell for, ask the owner what its worth and subtract 10%.
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Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes.
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Only humans shed emotional tears.
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A typical full-time worker in the US with a four-year college degree earns about $50,000. This is 62% more than a worker with only a high-school diploma.
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Tsunamis ( tidal waves ) travel as fast as jet planes.
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