The mile is Latin for 1,000. The number of paces it took the average Roman!
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The symbol on the 'pound' key (#) is called an octothorpe.
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No matter its size or thickness, no piece of paper can be folded in half more than 8 times.
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The odds of being killed by falling out of bed are one in two million.
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Marlboro cigarettes sold in New York contain more tar and nicotine than those sold in all other states!
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At 90 degrees below zero, your breath will freeze in mid-air and fall to the ground.
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"Big Ben" in London isn't a tower, the bell inside the tower is called "Big Ben", the tower itself is called "The Elizabeth Tower".
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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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