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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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