Chrysler built B-29's that bombed Japan, Mitsubishi built Zeros that tried to shoot them down. Both companies now build cars in a joint plant called Diamond Star.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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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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Since 1982, a radio frequency emanating from Russia has been broadcasting a buzzer-like sound and, periodically, an unknown voice reads orders, names, and numbers. No one knows where exactly it is coming from or what it means.
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On average, every dollar bill you touch has over 3,000 different types of bacteria.
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Every year around 1 billion Valentine cards are sent. After Christmas it's a single largest seasonal card-sending occasion.
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The sound you hear when you crack your knuckles is actually the sound of nitrogen gas bubbles bursting.
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Seaweed can grow up to 12 inches per day!
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