Diamonds mined in Brazil are harder than those found in Africa.
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On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year.
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Paper money is not made from wood pulp but from cotton. This means that it will not disintegrate as fast if it is put in the laundry.
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Babies who wear disposable diapers are five times more likely to develop diaper rash than those that wear cotton diapers.
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In Tokyo, a bicycle is faster than a car for most trips of less than 50 minutes!
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When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds of up to 3,000 miles per hour.
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Passengers on the Beijing subway can pay with plastic bottles.
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Studies show that the colder the room you sleep in, the more likely you are to have a bad dream.
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