- In New York City, approximately 1,600 people are bitten by other humans annually.
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- One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water.
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- As an iceberg melts, it makes a fizzing sound because of the compressed air bubbles popping in the ice.
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- In Japan, by the time man reaches the age of 60, he is commemorated with a special ceremony. This ceremony features the man wearing a red kimono, which denotes that he no longer has the responsibilities of being a mature adult.
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- If someone was to fly once around the surface of the moon, it would be equal to a round trip from New York to London.
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- The concept of Boxing Day, which is on December 26th, was to give boxes of food and clothing to the poor. It is now viewed in some countries as a time to get merchandise from stores at reduced prices.
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- On April 4, 1974, John Massis of Belgium pulled two New York Long Island railroad passenger cars totaling 80 tons with a thick rope, with a small bit attached, using only his teeth.
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- In India, a 9-year-old girl was "married" to a stray dog, which tribal custom requires in order to protect a child whose first tooth appears on the upper gum.
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- The Mexican version of the Tooth Fairy is known as the Tooth Mouse, which takes the tooth and leaves treasures in its place.
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- Some African tribes refer to themselves as "motherhoods" instead of families.
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- Instead of a Birthday Cake, many Russian children are given a Birthday Pie.
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- In Russia, when flowers are given for a romantic occasions, flowers are given in odds numbers as even number of flowers is given at funerals only.
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- The reason why bubbles are round is because this is the most efficient shape that the soap film can take for the amount of air trapped inside.
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- Majority of brides plan their wedding for approximately 7 to 12 months.
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- The longest engagement lasted 67 years, and the couple ended up marrying when they were 82 years old.
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- The amount of money spent on beer every year in the United States is roughly the same as the annual cost of the occupation of Iraq.
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- The village Kodinji in Keral India is home to 204 sets of twins.
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- The Victoria Cross is Britain's highest military decoration.
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- In Italy, Santa Claus is known by the name Babbo Natale.
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- There is enough water in American swimming pools to cover the whole city of San Francisco seven feet deep.
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- There was a 19th century Native American tribal chief who went under the name, "Not Able to Fornicate."
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