Old Apr 19th 2009, 05:48 PM   #1
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America still produces more goods than any other country.
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The punishment for Treason in ancient China was extermination of one's entire family.
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Final Touch put blueing in its formula for extra whiteness.
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The main ingredient in most dry pet food is corn.
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The FDIC "is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government."
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If all the cans of Spam ever eaten were put end-to-end, they would circle the globe at least ten times.
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The number zero can never be a prime number. It cannot be divided by itself.
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Coca-Cola would be green if coloring weren’t added to it.
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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, driving at the speed limit is not only safer -- it's also more energy efficient.
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White and red paint makes pink.
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If all the cans of Spam ever eaten were put end-to-end, they would circle the globe at least ten times.
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Remember a simple rule of thumb: righty-tighty, lefty-loosey.
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With mortgage rates and home prices at record lows, the housing market is ripe for first-time home buyers and homeowners looking to trade up.
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Cowboys in Australia spin their lassos the opposite direction from American cowboys.
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Encourage your children to get active by playing sports or riding their bikes.
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With economical ingredients and some creative recipes, you can entertain your friends on the cheap.
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Surveys of cannibals found that they consider the rump the best part.
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Most countries consider soccer their national pastime.
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The latest State Department travel warning is for Yemen.
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...57% of people say that the economy has affected their ability to take care of their health.
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...57% of people say that the economy has affected their ability to take care of their health.
43% of the same respondents say that the economy has affected their ability to take care of their wealth.
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