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How much does a celebrity's name boost the price of a property?

Typically no more than 5 percent, but there are exceptions--the greater the fame, the higher the price!

What area in the U.S. has been referred to as the "American Riviera"?

Miami Beach in Biscayne Bay is Florida's pre-eminent place for "people watching" and a hot spot for celebrities.

Where in the United States will you find the largest concentration of million-dollar homes?

There are almost 314,000 million-dollar homes in the United States, and 41% of these are located in California.

Who is the world's richest living person?

William H. Gates, III, Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, whose wealth was estimated at $46.6 billion in 2004.

Why is the Terra Amata site in Nice, France famous?

Remains of 21 huts found in 1965 are thought to be the oldest known habitation from the Acheulian culture 400,000 years ago.

What is the world's oldest wooden structure?

The oldest wooden buildings are the Pagoda, Chumanar Gate and Temple of Horyu in Nara, Japan, dating from A.D. 670.

Which nation, fueled by an oil and manufacturing boom, claims the world's longest building?

The "Linear City" of Malasia is currently the longest.

What famous Art Deco skyscraper is decorated with eagle hood ornaments, hubcaps and abstract images of cars?

New York's Chrysler Building, designed by architect William Van Alen in 1930, was one of the first buildings composed of stainless steel over a large surface area.

Which U.S. hotel has more fountains than any other hotel in the world?

The Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada has more than 1,000 fountains embellishing an 11+ acre artificial lake.

What amenity do 48% of all homes in the new housing market have?

48% of all newly-constructed homes now have 2 1/2 baths or more, up from 1985 when only 29% had more than 2 baths.

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