The Main Library at Indiana University sinks over an inch every year because when it was built, engineers failed to take into account the weight of all the books that would occupy the building.
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In 1997, a survey reported that 12% of Americans think that Joan of Arc was Noah's wife.
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During his or her lifetime, the average human will grow 590 miles of hair.
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According to the New York Times, a study conducted during the 1980's found that men who kiss their wives before leaving for work live longer, get into fewer car accidents, and have a higher income than married men who don't.
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More than 6,000 people with pillow-related injuries check into U.S. emergency rooms every year!
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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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Blue eyes are the most sensitive to light, dark brown the least sensitive.
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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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