The New York City subway system, in an effort to raise revenue, is considering selling sponsorships of individual stations to corporations. Riders could soon be getting off at Nike Grand Central Station or Sony Times Square.

All gondolas in Venice, Italy must be painted black unless they are carrying an important person.

To clean paint off your hands, use olive oil - it softens the paint and makes it easy to remove.

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