Bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were all invented by women.
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The Statue of Liberty is made out of copper. When originally built, it looked like a shiny new penny!
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The glue on Israeli stamps is certified kosher.
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On average people fear spiders more than they do death.
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Ice isn't slippery. What makes people and things slip on ice is water. A thin layer of ice melts when pressure is applied to it and it is this wet layer on top of the ice that is slippery.
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The symbol on the 'pound' key (#) is called an octothorpe.
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Recycling one glass jar, saves enough energy to watch T.V for 3 hours!
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The best time for a person to buy shoes is in the afternoon. This is because the foot tends to swell a bit around this time.
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