As of 2010, the longest suspension bridge in the world is the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Kobe, Japan. Opened in 1998, it spans an amazing 1991 metres (6529 feet).

The Sears Tower in Chicago contains enough steel to build 50,000 automobiles.

One gallon of pure maple syrup weighs 11 pounds.

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