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August 1, 2014

Strange But True!

Q. Our possessions tend to define us as a species, and our ability to imbue them with rich meaning is a universal human trait that develops early in life. So try to put some rough numbers on “the stuff” of your life?

A. By one British estimate, you will likely go through 310 pairs of shoes in your walk through life (U.K. National Statistics), as reported by New Scientist magazine.


 
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