by Teresa T.

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Interesting facts that might float your boat or sink it...03/02/09

March 02, 2009 12:58 AM EST (Updated: March 19, 2009 03:21 PM EDT)

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2,000 pounds of space dust and other space debris fall on the Earth every day.

40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year.

If done perfectly, a rubix cube combination can be solved in 17 turns.

More bullets were fired in 'Starship Troopers' than any other movie ever made.

60% of electrocutions occur while talking on the telephone during a thunderstorm.

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Melanie B. Mar 2, 2009, 1:07am EST

Thanks for sharing

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karen h. Mar 2, 2009, 1:10am EST

thanks for sharing

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Vikki M. Mar 2, 2009, 2:13am EST

Neat info! I don't think I'd want to ever admit to being injured by a toilet.

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Rhonda M. Mar 2, 2009, 7:47am EST

Interesting...

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sonia v. Mar 2, 2009, 7:55am EST

40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year. okay does anyone else find this strange? I dont even want to know

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Jennifer O. Mar 2, 2009, 8:27am EST

Thanks!

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Don S. Mar 2, 2009, 8:50am EST

Always interesting.

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Sheri D. Mar 2, 2009, 9:19am EST

So now I have an excuse of why my house is dusty? Darn Space dust!!! :)

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Christine P. Mar 2, 2009, 9:34am EST

Fun facts.

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ashley a. Mar 2, 2009, 9:42am EST

thanks for sharing

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Janie E. Mar 2, 2009, 9:50am EST

Knew about the last one! Talking on the phone during a thunderstorm is a no no!!!

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Sandy C. Mar 2, 2009, 10:14am EST

Thanks for sharing.

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Nancy Biri Mar 2, 2009, 12:02pm EST

Thanks for sharing

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Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 2, 2009, 12:09pm EST

Interesting

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Diana B. Mar 2, 2009, 3:34pm EST

How do you get injured by a toilet?? I'm trying to figure that one out right now.

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Kimber L. Mar 2, 2009, 4:12pm EST

Cool facts!

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Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Mar 2, 2009, 5:26pm EST

Interesting.

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Nancy R. will view, may comment! Mar 4, 2009, 1:31am EST

who ever knew that toilets could be so dangerous....lol.

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Ryan M. Mar 4, 2009, 2:53am EST

Interesting. Thanks

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Cynthia T. Mar 4, 2009, 3:14pm EST

LOL about the toilet injuries. Interesting stuff. I wonder if the space dust is the reason i have allergies all the time ;)

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