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Surprising fact about the interstate highways
The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in every five must be straight. These straight sections are usable as airstrips in times of war or other emergencies.

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How long can a chicken fly for?
The longest recorded flight of a chicken is thirteen seconds.

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What is the longest flight caused by a propane explosion?
A railroad tanker car carrying propane traveled over 3,000 feet when it exploded during a train wreck in Illinois, sheering off a steel tower in it's path. It's the longest flight on record for a propane explosion.

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An example of the economy of scale
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first-class.

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