Enjoy these fun and amusing facts from www.dailyfacts.org:
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The concept of Boxing Day, which is on December 26th, was to give boxes of food and clothing to the poor. It is now viewed in some countries as a time to get merchandise from stores at reduced prices.
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The company “Sony” was originally called “Totsuken.” They felt the name “Sony” would be easier to pronounce. The name was invented by a cross between the name “sonus” and “sonny.” The name sound and sonic are derived. Sonny was used to represent a young man or boy, which would show a energetic young company.
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The colours yellow, red, and orange are used in fast food restaraunts because those are the colours that stimulate hunger.
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The colour blue has a calming effect. It causes the brain to release calming hormones.
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The coliseum in Rome was used regularly for about 400 years.
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The coconut is the largest seed in the world.
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The Coca Cola company offers more than 300 different beverages.
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The CN Tower, in Toronto, is the tallest freestanding structure in the world with a height of about 553 metres.
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The clown fish has the ability to change its sex. If a breeding female dies, the male fish will change its sex and mate with another male.
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The city of Tokyo was originally called Edo.
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The city of Seoul has been the capital city of Korea for more than 600 years.
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The city of Nottingham in England was the first city to have Braille signs (signs for the blind) in its shopping malls for the blind.
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The city of Las Vegas has the most hotel rooms in the world.
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The city of Chicago has the only post office in the world where you can drive your car through.
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The citric acid found in lemon juice is said to be able to dissolve a pearl
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