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IKEA's Wood Use and Flat-Pack Efficiency
- IKEA uses 1% of the planet's entire wood supply annually, despite having only about 400 shops globally.
- Their flat-pack design reduces transport volume and raw material use significantly, lowering costs and environmental impact.
Haley Joel Osment Discovered at IKEA
- Haley Joel Osment was discovered in an IKEA store by casting agents taking photos.
- This led to his early commercial work and eventually roles in major films like The Sixth Sense and Forrest Gump.
Nazca Lines and Hot Air Balloon Theory
- The Nazca lines' purpose is debated; hot air balloon theory suggests the Nazca people viewed them from above.
- The Nazca likely used local materials to build simple hot air balloons for burial rituals, possibly explaining the aerial perspective.