There are 2,500,000 rivets in the Eiffel Tower.
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It takes about 63,000 trees to make the newsprint for the average Sunday edition of The New York Times.
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Sudbury Valley School allows students to do whatever they want; no curriculum, tests, homework, or even classes unless requested. 82% of students get accepted to college, as opposed to the 63% national public school average.
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A million dollars weighs about a metric ton. Hence the expression "a ton of money."
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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 the case of an emergency, a Crayola crayon can be used as a candle and will burn for about 15 minutes.
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30 years ago, you could buy a lifetime, unlimited first-class travel pass with American Airlines for $250,000.
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The original game of "Monopoly" was circular.
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