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FROM ISSUE # 154 (October 2008) | IN THIS ISSUE
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Scientists with high-speed cameras have discovered that rain drops are not tear shaped but rather look like hamburger buns.

Since the United Nations was founded in 1945, there have been 140 wars.

Japanese research has concluded that moderate drinking can boost IQ levels.

Albert Einstein never wore socks.

Every five minutes an area of rainforest the size of a football field is eliminated.

In Quebec, Canada, an old law states that margarine must be of different colour than butter.

Coca-Cola would be green if colouring weren't added to it.

It would take a modern spaceship 70,000 years to get to the nearest star to Earth.

Everyday, U.S. businesses use enough paper to circle the Earth over 20 times.

Earth is the only planet not named after a god.

A can of diet Coke will float in water while a can of regular Coke will sink.

American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first class.

In France, it is illegal for a person to kiss another on railways.