Surveys and Statistics

Bizarre Fact #461:
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The one extra room new-home shoppers want the most is the laundry room, at 95 percent. Only 66 percent of new-home buyers request an extra room to use as an office.

Bizarre Fact #462:
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Most shark attacks are not deadly. Less than 20 percent of those attacked are killed. Contrary to popular belief, sharks don't tear their prey to pieces. After the initial attack, they tend to circle around waiting for the victim to die from blood loss. This gives time for rescue. Before you start having shark nightmares, however, remember this: More Americans are killed each year from bee-attack than from shark-attack.

Bizarre Fact #463:
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The only country to register zero births in 1983 was the Vatican City.

Bizarre Fact #464:
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Seven billion gallons of water are flushed down toilets in the U.S. every day.

Bizarre Fact #465:
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The average raindrop reaches a top speed of 22 miles per hour.