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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.
A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.
If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.