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Toyota of Smithfield is the first dealership in Rhode Island to unveil “SmartPath,” an online feature enabling customers to find their new vehicle from the comfort of their homes and/or offices.

In 1997, Bill Gates invested $150 million in Apple so the company wouldn’t go bankrupt.

Lifespan Is Thirty

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General Manager John Durrani said that this innovative approach to car shopping will change how cars are bought.

Just the smell of coffee has a placebo effect that can increase focus and feelings of ambition.

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“The SmartPath program will make car buying easier for anyone looking for a new vehicle,” he said. “You can find, finance, purchase, and deliver your car right to your home or office. People can come into our dealership as much or as little as they want. They have the power to choose their new ride, as well as have another option to find it.”

One McDonald’s hamburger can contain meat from 100 different cows.

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It takes 50 glasses of water to grow enough oranges to make one glass of orange juice.

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By visiting the dealership’s website at www.toyotaofsmithfield. com, anyone can access the program and go through the process at their own pace. People can browse through their inventory, discover the car they want, determine their trade-in value, as well as learn about finance options and how they can receive their vehicle (either by picking it up at the dealership or having it delivered to their doorstep).

New York’s area code is 212 because it was the fastest number to dial on a rotary phone.

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“The pricing is not a trick or a gimmick,” said Durrani. “The pricing is what the customer pays, without hidden fees. They won’t be surprised by the numbers.”

“We are proud to offer this service and be the preferred dealership in the region,” he added. “It’s another way for us to bring our services and ‘Peace of Mind Purchase Process’ to our customers, while establishing life-long relationships.” ment prohibition.

Roughly 49% of all Americans over the age of 20 consume one sandwich every day.

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Listening to music you enjoy causes your brain to release dopamine, boosting your mood, and making you feel good.

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The dealership will hold its monthly private sale. This month’s event takes place on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26, from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM, by appointment only. Those who attend will be expected to follow social guidelines, but also have access to their inventory. Managers will be there to answer questions and offer additional incentives.

40% of Americans believe humans and dinosaurs existed at the same time.

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The Dealership’s Peace of Mind Purchase Process means no hassles over pricing, trade-in values, cash back and rebate incentives offered up front and the best available leasing and financing terms up front. Durrani said this is just part of the all-around, customer-driven experience he Implemented to ensure the process does not get bogged down in miscommunication.

Two tablespoons of honey would give a bee enough energy to fly around the world.

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Schedule an appointment by calling them 401-723-0962 or on their website at www.toyotaofsmithfield.com.

Medical errors are the 6th leading cause of death in the US.

The New River, which flows from the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina to Virginia and West Virginia, is thought by most scientists to be the oldest in North America.

Lake Superior, on the United States-Canada border, is the largest body of freshwater in the world by surface area. The lake covers 31,700 square miles.

Judge Darius Baker imposed the first jail sentence for speeding in an automobile on August 28, 1904 in Newport.

Virginia has birthed more presidents than any other state.

The Pentagon - the headquarters of the Department of Defense is the world’s largest office building by floor area.

Rhode Island was the last of the original thirteen colonies to become a state.

27% of Americans don’t believe we landed on the moon.

The Civil War ended in 1865, but Irene Triplet is still collecting a pension. Her father served in the war which entitles Triplet, who is now 91 years old, to a survivor’s benefit of $73.13 a month

If you have $10 in your pocket and no debt, you are wealthier than 25% of Americans.

The United States is home to nearly 45 million immigrants – more than any other country in the world.

The White Horse Tavern was built in 1673 and is the oldest operating tavern in the United States.

The United States is the most generous country in the world, based on a tally of charitable donations and volunteer hours.

Much of the music the world listens to – jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, hip-hop, country, folk, R&B, soul, and gospel – were born in the United States.

A storage room on the top floor of the Supreme Court was converted into a basketball court. Justices and their clerks shoot hoops there.

Rhode Island Red Monument in Adamsville pays homage to the world-famous poultry breed.

100 acres of pizza are served in the US every day. Americans spend roughly 4.4 years of their life at each of their jobs.

Rhode Island founder Roger Williams established the First Baptist Church in America in 1638. The existing structure was built in 1775.

The Library of Congress is keeping an archive of every tweet ever tweeted.

Many people assume Jamestown, Virginia is the oldest city in the United States, but the reality is Jamestown is merely the oldest English settlement. The oldest city in the United States is actually St Augustine, Florida.

The United States film industry is the largest, oldest, and most profitable film industry in the world. According to research firm IBISWorld, the American film industry generated about $33 billion in 2019 alone.

22 million chickens are consumed in the US every day.

Settled in 1642 Pawtuxet Village in Warwick lays claim to being New England’s oldest village.

1 out every 3 Americans is obese.

Nearly one-third of all land in the United States – or about 650 million acres – is federally owned.

Portsmouth is home to the oldest schoolhouse in the United States. The school was built in 1716.

The book believed to be the first-ever to be printed in America was called Bay Psalm Book, published way back in 1640. In 2013, one of the 11 copies known to be still in existence sold at auction for $14.2 million.

The White Horse Tavern in Rhode Island was built in 1673 and is the oldest operating tavern in the United States.

The United States was the first nation to use the title of “President” for its head of state.

Since 1785 Bristol has the longest running, unbroken series of 4th of July Independence Day observances in the country.

There are an estimated 75.8 million dogs in the United States, more than double the number in Brazil, the country with the second most dogs.

If you were thinking the astronaut who has spent the most time in space was a man, you’d be wrong. That honor belongs to a woman. Astronaut Peggy Whitson has spent the most cumulative time in space.

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