Since 1982, a radio frequency emanating from Russia has been broadcasting a buzzer-like sound and, periodically, an unknown voice reads orders, names, and numbers. No one knows where exactly it is coming from or what it means.
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Japanese engineers were asked to redesign the front end of the Bullet Train because it carried enough speed to create a sonic boom whenever it exited a tunnel. Residents could feel the blast from miles away.
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A quarter has 119 grooves on its edge, a dime has one less groove!
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Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different.
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The 1 yen coin can be used as a weight, because it weighs exactly one gram. Also, it can float on water.
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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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In Finland, Valentine's Day is called "Ystävänpäivä" which translates into "Friend's day".
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About two hundred babies are born worldwide every minute.
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