2x4 |
A rough 2x4 is slightly less than 2 inches thick and approximately 4 inches wide. The drying process and planing of the board reduce it to the finished 1.5x3.5 size. |
18th |
Paintbrushes were originally made with animal hair. Up until the 18th century, each hair was hand-glued to the handle. |
37% |
Thirty-seven percent of homes in the United State are occupied by renters. |
63 |
Sixty-three percent of homes in the United States are occupied by the owner. |
1,050 |
Most Habitat For Humanity homes in the U.S.do not exceed 1,050 square feet of living space. |
2018 |
In 2018, Habitat For Humanity helped more than 7 million people, and an additional 2.3 million gained the potential to improve their housing conditions through training and advocacy. |
1908 |
In 1908, Mark Twain visited Bermuda’s Crystal Caves. |
68.7 |
Bermuda’s average high temperature during the month of February is 68.7 degrees Fahrenheit. |
2000 |
Habitat's 100,000th house was dedicated in New York City in September 2000. |
2/3 |
Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose, is home to 2/3 of the country’s residents. |
342 |
Habitat For Humanity built 342 homes in its first five years. |
14 |
14 of the 165 plants species found on Bermuda are endemic. |
47% |
Forty-seven percent of adults surveyed experience unstable or insecure housing situations at some point in their lives. |
1907 |
In 1907, two teenagers discovered Bermuda’s Crystal Caves during a game of cricket. |
36 |
The minimum recommended door width to allow persons with disabilities' to pass through is 36 inches. |
$3.50 |
Twenty percent of Costa Ricans make less than $3.50 per day. |
25% |
Twenty-five percent of Costa Rica is made up of national parks and conservation areas. |
350,000 |
Approximately 350,000 cruise ship passengers that visit Bermuda each year. |
80 |
The height of all interior doors must be a minimum of 80 inches. |
15th |
Independence Day in Costa Rica is celebrated on September 15th. |