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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The revenue that is generated from gambling is more than the revenue that comes from movies, cruise ships, recorded music, theme parks, and spectator sports combined.
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When glass breaks, the cracks move faster than 3,000 miles per hour.
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One human hair can support 3 ounces.
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Bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were all invented by women.
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The "Cobra Effect" is where a solution for a problem actually makes the problem worse.
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Researchers say that lining the toilet seat with paper is pretty much pointless
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You share your birthday with at least 9 million other people in the world.
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