Over its lifetime, the average microwave requires more energy to display a digital clock than to heat food.
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Tsunamis ( tidal waves ) travel as fast as jet planes.
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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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Teddy bears were named after U.S. President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt.
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On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year.
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Fine-grained volcanic ash can be found as an ingredient in some toothpastes.
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A typical lead pencil can draw a line that is 35 miles long.
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The ashes of the average cremated person weigh nine pounds.
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