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13 Number picks by the Eagles in the NFL Draft on April 23 and 24.

2 Rank of Red Lion Road and Roosevelt Boulevard on the list of America's 10 Most Dangerous intersections, according to State Farm's June 2001 index.

3 Rank of Grant Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard intersection.

2,302 Number of acres covered by Philadelphia International Airport

2,080 Weight of the Liberty Bell in pounds

3 Number of rings in the 135th edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, in town through May 1.

5 Number of volunteers needed to help lead arts and crafts activities for children at the Dignity Housing Project on April 27. Call 919-280-4119 for info.

—Nick Norlen

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