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This is Independence Day in São Tomé & Principe, cutting ties with Portugal in 1975. 66% of the world's 130 million bicycles are produced in China. The majority of disposable earplugs are made of memory foam. Anne of Green Gables has been required reading in Japanese schools since 1952. Catholic astronauts in outer space can't take part in Communion--there is no mass. It's war. Today in 1812, American troops invaded us, capturing Sandwich (Windsor, ON). A freshly cut cucumber not only doubles as shoe polish but makes footwear waterproof. At more than 140,000 a year, Chinese are by far, the most to seek asylum in the US.  The optimal temperature for sleep is between 15°C and 19C. My neighbour was up all night. He couldn't remember if he had insomnia or amnesia. Spruce is a good source of Vitamin C. At this very moment, 20,000 teddy bears are being auctioned on eBay.  The Governor General appoints the 105 Senators who sit in the Red ...

The texture of tofu is consistent with that of the human brain. Some 117,000 Canadians speak Cree. Time and space are inseparable. 55,000 employees work for the European Union. My next-door neighbour is in the prime of senility.     Police in Jamaica drive Toyota Corollas.  Oil is both hydrophobic and lipophilic. The slowest speed of information travelling around the brain is 424.8 k/ph. Today in 1812, the US declared war on the UK, our neighbours planned to conquer us. 100% of all Québec motorists surveyed believe they are excellent drivers. Mormon children are baptized at the age of eight. Today in 1984, New Brunswick kicked off its bicentennial festivities. 32 is the standard number of whistles on a steam calliope.  At 2 850 metres, Quito is the second-highest national capital city on Earth.  Whistle: wind having a narrow escape.  Frankenstein is 201 years old. 40% of the world’s cargo is t...

Today in 1944, 156,000 UK, US and Canadian troops invaded Nazi-occupied France. More than 300 kinds of bacteria create dental plaque.  35 years ago, Bill Gates introduced the world to Windows. Europe’s priciest, bite into a Big Mac in Bern for USD$6.35. When food falls to the floor, germs must observe the five-second rule before attacking it.  Ceraunophiles share an affinity for thunder and lightning.  The first talking automobiles were the 1981 Datsun 810 Maxima and 280ZX. US President James Madison declared war on the United Kingdom today in 1812. The average Canadian spends 38.5 days brushing his/her teeth in a lifetime.  Apple users believe that Windows is a virus. When people sing, sound leaves the mouth at the rate of 120 kilometres per hour. Couples say, “I do” 326 times a day in Australia. Elephants’ molar teeth measure 20 centimetres square and weigh three kilos. Ketchup is the third best-selling condiment in the U...