By weight, the sun is 70% hydrogen, 28% helium, 1.5% carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen, and 0.5% all other elements.

In 1685, New France used playing cards as currency because of the shortage of coins.

In the U.S. the most common excuse made to get out of paying a ticket is to say they missed the sign.

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