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The first product ever scanned with a barcode was a pack of Wrigley’s chewing gum in 1974.

Source: Smithsonian

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The word “goodbye” comes from “God be with you,” which was shortened over time through phrases like “God b’ wi’ ye.”

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Sausages are sometimes called “bangers” because wartime versions contained more water. When cooked, steam built up inside the casing, causing them to burst with a loud bang.

Modern nuclear submarines are so quiet that in 2009, French and British ballistic-missile subs collided in the Atlantic, moving slowly enough that neither detected the other until impact.

Indian households are estimated to collectively hold around $3.8 trillion worth of gold, more than any single group globally. By comparison, the U.S. government holds about $1.2 trillion in gold reserves.

About 10% of all motor vehicle accidents involve lane changes, contributing to roughly 60,000 injuries each year.

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