An underwater forest off the coast of Alabama that is 50,000 years old was uncovered by Hurricane Katrina.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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Drying your hands with paper towel will reduce the bacterial count by 45 - 60% on your hands. However, using a hand dryer will increase the bacteria on your hands by up to 255% because it blows out bacteria already living in the, conveniently, warm moist environment.
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Passengers on the Beijing subway can pay with plastic bottles.
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The higher someone’s I.Q. the more likely they are to be sleep deprived.
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Sudbury Valley School allows students to do whatever they want; no curriculum, tests, homework, or even classes unless requested. 82% of students get accepted to college, as opposed to the 63% national public school average.
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In Georgia, there is an airtight room called the Crypt of Civilization that was sealed in 1940. It contains numerous artefacts documenting what life was like at the time of sealing, and is scheduled to be opened in the year 8113 to show people of the future exactly what life was like.
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The cruise liner, 'Queen Elizabeth 2', moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns.
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