Babies that are exposed to cats and dogs in their first year of life have a lower chance of developing allergies when they grow older.

A surfer once sued another surfer for "stealing his wave." The case was thrown out because the court was unable to put a price on "pain and suffering" endured by the surfer watching someone else ride "his" wave.

Only 23% of New Zealand families have more than two children.

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