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There are 2,500,000 rivets in the Eiffel Tower.
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The French named one of their aircraft carriers after Ferdinand Foch, a man who once said "Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value".
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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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Not swinging your arms when you walk increases the effort of walking by 12%, the equivalent of walking 20% faster or carrying a 10 kg backpack.
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Babies start dreaming even before they're born.
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Caffeine boosts memory.
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Coins usually survive in circulation for about 30 years.
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