The Main Library at Indiana University sinks over an inch every year because when it was built, engineers failed to take into account the weight of all the books that would occupy the building.
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Approximately 60% of the water used by households during the summer is used for watering flowers and lawns.
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Diamonds mined in Brazil are harder than those found in Africa.
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‘Qatar’ is the world's most expensive bar of soap. Infused with gold and diamond powder, it costs a squeaky clean $2,800.
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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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More than 10% of the world's salt is used to de-ice American roads.
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The chlorine smell in swimming pools is accentuated by the chemical's reaction with impurities (like poop.)
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The average cough comes out of your mouth at 60 miles per hour.
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