Over one million Pet Rocks were sold in 1975, makine Gary Dahl, of Los Gatos, California, a millionaire. He got the idea while joking with friends about his pet that was easy to take care of, which was a rock.

In Germany, an official approval is needed before a new born is named.

You will burn about 7% more calories walking on hard dirt than on pavement.

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