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The word fortnight is a contraction of the 2 words 'fourteen nights'. The compass and straight edge were powerful tools in the advancement of geometry, allowing the construction of various lengths, angles and geometric shapes. In Japan, letting a sumo wrestler make your baby cry is considered good luck. You're more likely to get stung by a bee on a windy day than any other. The first Burger King was opened in Florida Miami in 1954. The number of times a cricket chirps in 15 seconds, plus 37, will give you the current air temperature. Coffee is grown commercially in over 45 countries around the world. The world's first paved streets were laid in Rome in 170 B.C. Womens hearts beat faster than mens. A day on Venus lasts longer than a year on Venus. reload more facts