Quirky Facts from Around the World

May 17, 2025

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Explore interesting and surprising facts from different countries - from odd laws to unique food preferences. Discover fun tidbits that will make you say "did you know?" during your next conversation!

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Quirky Facts from Around the World

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Did you know? . Elastin is not just found in the skin. It also provides elasticity to arteries, the heart, lungs, bladder, and some ligaments and cartilage. Objectives . After viewing this course, you should have an understanding of the following: Skin structural proteins Aging and elastin

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Did you know ?. Turn UP your speakers. Did you know that those who appear to be very strong in heart, are real weak and most susceptible? Did you know that those who spend their time protecting others are the ones that really need someone to protect them?.

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Did you know…. Created by Dan Blake Career Development Specialist Sonoma County Office of Education. 92% of middle school students say they will attend college…. Of those students, only 32% know what classes are required in high school that would allow them to attend college. Did you know….

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DID YOU KNOW?. FACTS. Approximately 2/3 of teenagers who drink, report that they can purchase their own alcohol One third of six and ninth graders obtain alcohol from their own homes

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Did you know…. …that our turbochargers increase engine output by more than 300% …that the TCA88 delivers an air amount over 200 tons per hour, equivalent to the volume of 5,400 TEU containers …that the compressor wheel has an outer diameter speed of approx. 560 m/s , equivalent to 2,000 km/h

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Did you know?. Lack of access to safe drinking-water and adequate sanitation costs countries between 1% and 7% of their annual gross domestic product (GDP) (WSP-Africa, 2012). For every US $1 invested on water and sanitation improvement, there is an economic benefit of US$3 – US $34.

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Did you know . In Suffolk in 2011. In Suffolk in 2011. Only 54.7% of learners achieved 5 GCSEs A*-C grade – the minimum required by industry. The National average is 58.9% . In Suffolk in 2011. Only 81% of learners who attended sixth form achieved 3 A levels or equivalent.

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Did You Know. Kevin Mitnick defines it as “the act of gaining sensitive information or unauthorized access privileges by building inappropriate trust relationships with insiders.” In most cases the hacker never comes face-to-face with the victim. Social Engineering. 3. 2. 1.

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Did you know…. Desertification affects nearly 1 billion people! This can cause widespread poverty, starvation, and death. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD1Ff1h_4so. Unit 5: Gradational Processes Ms. Thind. Wind Erosion and Landforms of Desert Areas.

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Did you know?. In 2007, Duval County had 371 farms, a decrease of 11 farms from 2002. Did you know?. Of Duval County’s 371 farms, 330 were family or individual farms. Did you know?. The average age of Duval County farm operators is 61.2 years old. Did you know?. The average size of

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DID YOU KNOW …….?. If you had invested $10,000 in Dunkin Donuts in 1982, you would have made $47,000 over the next 4 years A $10,000 investment in the Gap (in ’76 it was $18 a share) would have resulted in a $250,000 gain.

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Did You Know?. Ron Hranac. Terminology. Did you know MSO is an abbreviation—it’s not even an acronym—for multiple system operator ?

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Did You Know?. A fun presentation that will make you say “huh…interesting”. Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses. No one in Greece has memorized all 158 verses.

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Did You Know?. Each day an average heart â€œbeatsâ€ (expands and contracts) 100,000 times and pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood. In a 70-year lifetime, an average human heart beats more than 2.5 billion times. Did You Know?.

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Did You Know?. More than 35% of the Earthâ€™s surface is used, at least indirectly, for harvesting food and other materials. Did You Know?. Globally, about 60% of food is produced using rainwater, 40% using irrigation. Did You Know?.

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Did you Know?. Topic 1 Section 3 Student Information Center (Printing a report for a single student) March 25, 2013. Did you know that you can print out students’ schedules, interim reports and other information?.

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DID YOU KNOW…. DID YOU KNOW…. FACT. 2/3 of American Adults are overweight. Source: National Health Examination Survey and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. 67% of Adults are Overweight. DID YOU KNOW…. This is a Crises in America Today?. Look Around!. DID YOU KNOW….

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Did You Know?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILQrUrEWe8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HybVOMJI0_E&NR=1. What Does It All Mean?. We need to teach adaptability We need to adapt Embrace Technology. or. Get Left Behind. Wiki Workshop. By Jesus Omar Gallegos. www.MightyEagles.net.

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Did You Know. Sometimes size does matter. If you’re one in a million in China. There are 1,300 people just like you. In India, there are 1,100 people just like you. 25% of the population in China with the highest IQ’s. In India, it’s the top 28%.

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0. Did You Know. 0. Sometimes size does matter. 0. If you’re one in a million in China. 0. There are 1,300 people just like you. 0. The 25% of the population in China with the highest IQ. 0. Is greater than the total population of North America. 0.

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Did you know?. Presentation by the Ad-Hoc Committee on Strategy. Presentation by the Ad-Hoc Committee on Strategy. Strategy. “If one does not know to which port one is sailing , no wind is favourable” Seneca.

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Did You Know ?. More than 100,000,000 Americans are active Web and Email users North Americans alone exchange more than 8 billion Email messages a day. As of January 2009 42 million people have a FaceBook account.* 35 to 55 yr. old grew 276.4% in the past 6 mo.

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