In 1978, the World Water Speed record was made by Ken Warby from Australia. His average speed was 317.6 mph, and his jet-powered hydroplane was 27 feet long called "Spirit of Australia." Warby built the boat himself in his back yard.

The largest number of children born to one woman, who was a Russian peasant, is 69.

Colors like red, yellow and orange make you hungry.

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