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What Is the Strongest Currency in the World?

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If you found a bag full of cash, which currency would you prefer it to be? The quick answer might not be the best one; while a suitcase full of U.S. dollars would mean you could start spending immediately (provided you were in the U.S., or in a country that accepted the U.S. dollar as an official currency), there are actually more valuable currencies out there.

8 Most Expensive Things in the World, From Parking to Palaces

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If money was no problem, how much would you spend on a car, painting or house? We've got the items with the biggest price tags here.

The Largest Stadium in the World and 9 Massive Contenders

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Professional and college athletics is a massive market that brings in hundreds of billions of dollars each year, but a large part of those proceeds come from the venue. People come from all around to gather in a stadium, arena or similar venue to cheer on their team and bask in the energy of live sports (and sometimes even massive concerts).

The Tallest People in the World Share These Curious Qualities

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average height in the United States is 5 feet, 9 inches (1.75 meters) for adult men and 5 feet, 3.5 inches (1.61 meters) for adult women. But some people can reach heights upwards of 7 or 8 feet (2.1 to 2.4 meters)!

What Is the Fastest Snake in the World?

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According to a University of Michigan study, snakes won the evolutionary jackpot, partly because of their speed. These stealthy ambush predators can really get moving when they need to chase down prey or escape danger.

The Richest Family in the World Heads a Massive U.S. Chain

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Capitalism can be like a warped and extremely un-fun game of Monopoly, and most people are entering the fray much too late to get a slice of the action.

10 Most Dangerous Countries in the World

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The Global Peace Index ranks 172 independent states and territories according to their levels of peacefulness. Those that came in last may - or may not - surprise you.

What Is the Strongest Military in the World?

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Military power isn't distributed evenly across the globe. Some countries have huge armies, air forces and navies, while others have little more than some semi-professional militias.

Unsightly But Sweet, Mr. Happy Face Wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest

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Ugliness, like beauty, may be in the eye of the beholder. A 17-year-old dog with tumors and a sweet disposition won the annual contest.

Meet the World's Smallest, Toughest Owl

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These tiny owls weigh less than a golf ball but kill poisonous scorpions for dinner. HowStuffWorks looks at the tiny desert-dwelling elf owl.

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