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The typical individual will spend six months of their lives waiting for red lights to change to green lights.

traffic lights, red lights

Driving may be a pleasant and freeing experience—until you get trapped at a red light. According to the National Association of City Transportation Officials, the average time spent waiting at a red light is 75 seconds, accounting for around 20% of total travel time. That's a lot of time spent doing nothing, and yet another reason to use public transportation.

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Did you Know? Friendship is one of the very first things we learn about.

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Coffee use was previously a capital offence.

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Exposure to the sun:

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$8.8 billion in sales are anticipated for Halloween.

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Maharaja Amar Sinh Zala of Wankaner once owned the American embassy in South Bombay.

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Humidity is ideal for dust mites.

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A Lower Risk of Some Cancers Is Associated With Adequate Vitamin D Intake

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Pancreas

Pancreas means “all flesh” in Greek.

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Pirates did not always bury their loot.

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The Galata Bridge was nearly entirely the work of Leonardo da Vinci.

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The parade of costumes is led by princesses and Spiderman.

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Extension clips can be replaced.

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Nine out of ten patients who undergo cataract surgery regain 20/20 vision.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a legitimate medical treatment.

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Did you Know? Belle preferred beast in his animal form rather than in human form.

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Did you Know? Evil eye is the most common superstition among Greeks.

Santa

Santa has a valid pilot's licence.

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Did you Know? The fastest ride in Disneyland is no roller coaster.

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A human could swim through a blue whale's veins.

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Raindrops are shaped more like hamburger buns

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Rio has the world's bluest sky.

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BMW currently owns the Guinness World Record for the longest drift.

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Did you Know? Humans and slugs have many characteristics.

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Two thirds of a cat’s life is spent asleep