The world's longest traffic jam took place in Beijing, China. It was over 60 miles long and lasted 11 days.
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In 1859, the largest known geomagnetic storm struck the Caribbean, causing an aurora and telegraphs could even operate without a power source.
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In 2006, a woman was found in her London flat, skeletonized, after 3 years of being dead – with the TV still running.
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