Tsunamis ( tidal waves ) travel as fast as jet planes.
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In an average hour, there are over 61,000 Americans airborne over the United States.
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During his or her lifetime, the average human will grow 590 miles of hair.
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Japanese engineers were asked to redesign the front end of the Bullet Train because it carried enough speed to create a sonic boom whenever it exited a tunnel. Residents could feel the blast from miles away.
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Teddy bears were named after U.S. President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt.
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People who drink coffee are less likely to commit suicide than people who don't.
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The majority of suicides occur on a Monday.
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Over its lifetime, the average microwave requires more energy to display a digital clock than to heat food.
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