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.

In 1929, the Coca-Cola slogan was "The Pause That Refreshes."

New York City's public school students represent about 188 different countries.

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