The Band-Aid was originally made for the inventor's wife, who often cut and burned herself while cooking.
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There are 365 steps on the front of the U.S. Capitol Building - one for every day of the year.
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Every year around 1 billion Valentine cards are sent. After Christmas it's a single largest seasonal card-sending occasion.
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The hole in the soda can tab is actually used to hold a straw in place and stop it from rising.
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Approximately 60% of the water used by households during the summer is used for watering flowers and lawns.
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In Dubai, there’s a fridge magnet that orders a pizza delivered to your door.
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A portion of the water you drink has already been drunk by someone else, maybe several times over.
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Seaweed can grow up to 12 inches per day!
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