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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Each year, more than 50,000 people are injured by jewelry in the U.S.
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Speed dating was invented by a Rabbi in 1999.
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‘Qatar’ is the world's most expensive bar of soap. Infused with gold and diamond powder, it costs a squeaky clean $2,800.
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In 2003, the U.S. Government spent about $2,000,000.00 on potato research!
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The small pocket in the larger pocket of your jeans was designed for pocket watches.
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The cruise liner, 'Queen Elizabeth 2', moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns.
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Bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were all invented by women.
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