The mile is Latin for 1,000. The number of paces it took the average Roman!
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More than 10% of the world's salt is used to de-ice American roads.
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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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Not swinging your arms when you walk increases the effort of walking by 12%, the equivalent of walking 20% faster or carrying a 10 kg backpack.
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160 cars can drive side by side on the Monumental Axis in Brazil, the world's widest road.
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The number of text messages sent and received in a given day is greater than the world's population.
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Only humans shed emotional tears.
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People who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain - both physical and emotional.
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