In the James Bond movies, a third of the women who sleep with Bond end up dead. Daniel Craig is the most dangerous 007 to sleep with; all of his lovers so far have died.
Daily Telegraph, 23rd March 2009
Between February 2008 and February 2009, the number of architects claiming benefits rose by 760 per cent.
Architect's Journal, 20th March 2009
More than half of Britons think the countryside is "boring." One in ten adults are unable to identify a sheep; 83 per cent do not recognise a bluebell.
Farmers Guardian, 30th March 2009
The highest denomination banknote ever was a 100 quintillion peng note, issued by the Hungarian National Bank in 1946.
The Guardian, 25th March 2009
In 2008, four of the ten bestselling albums in the world were by British artists, compared to three by American artists.
China Post, 18th February 2009
60.6 per cent of Twitter's 10m worldwide users are aged 35 or older, compared to 52.4 per cent of Facebook users.
The Times, 13th April 2009
More British households own two cars (27 per cent) than have no car (23 per cent).
Social Trends, Office of National Statistics
Between a third and half of the eligible members of German princely families joined the Nazi party. In 1938 nearly a fifth of senior SS officers were titled noblemen.
LRB, 9th April 2009
The government is the biggest spender on advertising in Britain. Its spending has increased to more than £400m a year.
Daily Telegraph, 29th March 2009
Around 46 per cent of employed Americans do not receive paid sick leave.
NewYork Review of Books, 9th April 2009
Britain is now the most popular destination for foreign students.
The Guardian, 21st March 2009
In 2008, 93 per cent of the world's executions took place in five countries: China, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia or the US.
Daily Telegraph, 24th March 2009
Average weekly earnings in Britain have fallen for the first time in eight years, declining by 2.2 per cent over the last year.
The Times, 25th March 2009
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