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).

There are bananas called "Red banana" that are maroon to dark purple when ripe.

The Spanish word esposa means "wife." The plural, esposas, means "wives," but also "handcuffs."

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