Teddy bears were named after U.S. President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt.
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The Band-Aid was originally made for the inventor's wife, who often cut and burned herself while cooking.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 more telephones than people in Washington, D.C.
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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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In Georgia, there is an airtight room called the Crypt of Civilization that was sealed in 1940. It contains numerous artefacts documenting what life was like at the time of sealing, and is scheduled to be opened in the year 8113 to show people of the future exactly what life was like.
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Seaweed can grow up to 12 inches per day!
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Only humans shed emotional tears.
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