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When McDonald's opened an outlet in Kuwait shortly after the end of the Gulf War, the line of cars waiting to eat there was seven miles long. - Provided by RandomHistory.com
 
The nation's estimated population on this July Fourth is 321.2 million. - Provided by U.S. Population Clock
 
The number of men and women age 65 and older cohabiting outside of marriage nearly doubled between 1990 and 2000. - Provided by RandomHistory.com
 
A 2004 study revealed that 9.6% of public school children, accounting for 4.5 million students, have experienced sexual misconduct, from being told sexual jokes to sexual intercourse by educators. Offenders include teachers (18%), coaches (15%), substitute teachers (13%), principals (6%), and student counselors (5%). - Provided by RandomHistory.com
 
When Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortes arrived in 1519, the Aztecs believed he was their returning god, Quetzalcoatl, and offered him the drink of the gods: hot chocolate. - Provided by RandomHistory.com
 
In 2009, retailers lost $2.7 billion due to return fraud during the holiday season. The most common form of return fraud is the return of stolen merchandise. It is also common for criminals to return merchandise that was bought with counterfeit receipts or currency. In the 2010 holiday season, return fraud was expected to cost retailers $3.7 billion. - Provided by RandomHistory.com
 
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, is the first person to become a billionaire (U.S. dollars) by writing books. - Provided by RandomHistory.com
 
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, is the first person to become a billionaire (U.S. dollars) by writing books. - Provided by RandomHistory.com

Wow! Making up wild and crazy stories really pays off! Who frigging needs reality!
 
Studies note that sometimes those who have a high level of physical attractiveness seek less attractive mates in order to wield more power over them. In other words, less attractive people may attract more attractive mates because they are more likely to yield to their whims. - Provided by RandomHistory.com
 
Since wine tasting is essentially wine smelling, women tend to be better wine testers because women, particularly of reproductive ages, have a better sense of smell than men. - Provided by RandomHistory.com
 
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