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Trivia and Useless but Interesting Facts
It has always amazed me how people seem to remember useless but unusual facts and yet they can't remember the things which are probably more important. However, here are some trivia which you might find interesting supplied by www.Arcamax.com
How much does the sun weigh?
The weight of the Sun is two billion billion billion tons, about 333,420 times that of the Earth.
Who blinks more - men or women?
Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
Where is the Calla lily grown?
The flower of the Calla lily is 8 feet high and 12 feet wide. It is grown in Sumatra.
Why do prairie dogs kiss?
Expressing recognition rather than love, Utah prairie dogs exchange "kisses." By the touching of incisor teeth, they quickly confirm the identity of group members.
Why do laptops have such a high failure rate?
Laptop computers get bumped around too much, which makes them around 30 percent more likely to fail than a computer that stays in one place.
How much does mom walk?
The average house wife walks 10 miles a day around the house doing her chores. In addition, she walks nearly 4 miles and spends 25 hours a year making beds.
Upon what does Finland's Santa ride?
When visiting Finland, Santa leaves his sleigh behind and rides on a goat named Ukko. Finnish folklore has it that Ukko is made of straw, but is strong enough to carry Santa Claus anyway.
Are piercings other than ears a new trend?
Piercing nipples with rings and the like is not a new punk fad. It was popular among ladies in the late 1800s.
Which is faster - the antelope or the cheetah?
The pronghorn antelope is the fastest mammal to be found in North America, and second only to the cheetah as the fastest mammal on the planet.
When did 'B' movies make their debut?
During the Depression, "B" movies were coupled with "A" movies to produce a double-billing at U.S. theaters. This was a desperate effort of film studio heads to draw in budget-conscience audiences with meager allowances for entertainment. By the 1940s, Columbia Pictures and MGM had perfected the "B" flick to the point that it was difficult to tell it from an "A" picture. "B" movies were profitable, and Universal Pictures turned out an average of one B-film each week. Most B-films took from 7 days to 3 weeks (including Saturdays) to make. Scant time was spent on rehearsals or costume fittings. Work was plentiful for actors in the 1940s and 1950s, and appearing in ten or more B-films a year was not unusual. Few got rich as A-film actors did, but acting in B-films provided a comfortable and dependable living.
Which is the rarest blood type?
Type O is the most common blood type in the world. Type AB is the rarest. There is also a subtype called A-H, but to date, only three people in the world are known to have it.
How long will a sponge hang around?
Dead sponges can resist bacterial decay for more than five years when submerged in fresh water.
Who designed the Volkswagen?
Ferdinand Porsche, who later went on to build sports cars bearing his own name, designed the original 1936 Volkswagen.
Why do we lie?
Studies shown by the Psychology Department of DePaul University show that the principal reason to lie is to avoid punishment.
What is a 'Little Phoebe?'
In the game of craps, the slang term "Little Phoebe" refers to a roll of 5 on the dice.
How strong is solar wind?
The Sun's solar wind is so powerful, it has large effects on the tails of comets, and scientists have determined that it even has measurable effects on the trajectories of spacecraft.
How much does a Clydesdale horseshoe weigh?
A horseshoe for a full-grown Clydesdale measures more that 22 inches from end to end and weighs about five pounds. It is more than two times as long and four times as heavy as a shoe worn by a riding horse.
How much time do you spend reading the paper?
It has been estimated that the typical American will spend an average of 2 years of his/her life reading newspapers.
How much will a McDonald's straw hold?
A McDonald's straw will hold 7.7 ml, or just over one-and-a-half teaspoons of whatever you are drinking. This means that it would take 17,000 strawfuls of water to fill up a 34 gallon bathtub.
How loudly do you snore?
According to a 1999 survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, of those people who snore, 19 percent snore so loudly that they can be heard through a closed door.
When did macaroni manufacturing begin in the U.S
The first macaroni factory in the United States was established in 1848. It was started by Antoine Zegera in Brooklyn, New York.
Are our children more or less cavity free?
More than half of school-age children in the U.S. have no cavities in their permanent teeth, compared with only 26 percent who were cavity-free in the early '70s, the American Dental Association has reported.
What was Ellis Island used for during the war?
During World War II, Ellis Island in New York Harbor was a detention center for illegal or criminal aliens already in the United States. The Coast Guard also trained recruits there. Following the war, fewer people were detained and the facility was closed in 1954. New Jersey has sovereignty over most of Ellis Island.
How did the wooden shoe come about?
The first wooden shoe comes from the Netherlands. The Netherlands have many seas, so people needed a shoe that kept their feet dry while working outside. The shoes were called klompen and they had been cut of one single piece of wood. Today, the klompen are the favorite souvenir for people who visit the Netherlands.
Did the designer of the Nike logo get rich?
Hardly -- The Nike "swoosh" logo was designed by University of Oregon student Carolyn Davidson in 1964 - four years after business undergrad Phil Knight and track coach Bill Bowerman founded the company they originally called Blue Ribbon Sports. Ms. Davidson was paid $35 dollars for her design.
Which king lacks facial hair?
The king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a playing card.
How much time do you spend online?
The average wired adult will spend 5.3 percent of the rest of his or her life online, according to research firm Cyber Dialogue, based on an extensive survey of Internet users. The study's results showed that the average adult online today will spend a total of 23.5 months of his or her life online. That's 17,500 hours.
Did the Scots invent the kilt?
Kilts are not native to Scotland. They originated in France.
Why is fish served with lemon?
The custom of serving a slice of lemon with fish dates back to the Middle Ages. It was believed that if a person accidentally swallowed a fish bone, the lemon juice would dissolve it.
Why do snails extrude their goo?
Snails produce a colorless, sticky discharge that forms a protective carpet under them as they travel along. The discharge is so effective that snails can crawl along the edge of a razor without cutting themselves.
What makes Australia unique?
Australia is the smallest, flattest, and driest inhabited continent in the world. It is the only country which is also a whole continent - 18.6 million people live here.
Which state is tops in cheese?
California is the second-largest cheesemaking state after Wisconsin. It is the leader in producing Hispanic-style cheeses such as Monterey Jack.
How did Francis Bacon die?
Francis Bacon (1561-1626), the Elizabethan champion of the scientific method, died in pursuit of a better way of preserving food. He had caught a severe cold while attempting to preserve a chicken by filling it with snow.
Which soap opera was the first to win an Emmy?
The NBC daytime drama, The Doctors, was the first soap opera to win an Emmy series award in 1972. Although the Emmy Awards were launched in 1948 to honor accomplishments in the television industry, the genre of daytime drama was largely ignored. It was finally recognized with its own category 24 years later.
How many flowers are there?
There are 250,000 species of flowering plants on Earth today.
How big is an ostrich egg?
An ostrich egg can make eleven-and-a-half omelets.
How do liquids look in space?
Free-moving liquid in outer space will form itself into a sphere, because of its surface tension.
What made Johnny Bench so special?
The first catcher in major league baseball history to win the Rookie of the Year award was Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds, in 1968.
Who invented ice cream?
Ice cream was invented in China around 2000 B.C. when the Chinese packed a soft milk-and-rice mixture in snow. About 62 A.D., the Roman Emperor Nero sent slaves to the tops of the Apennines Mountains to bring fresh snow down to the royal kitchens, where the snow was then flavored with fruits and honey.
What is a Portmanteau word?
Portmanteau words are descriptive word combinations, such as brunch (from breakfast and lunch), motel (from motor and hotel), and smog (from smoke and fog).
What has happened to the silkworm moth?
Bombyx mori, a silkworm moth, has been cultivated for so long that it can no longer exist without human care. Because it has been domesticated, it has lost the ability to fly.
What made rings so special to medieval peoples?
Rings have perpetuated the talismanic role of the diamond through the ages. During the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, every ring that was set with a precious stone was not so much a piece of jewelry, but an amulet that conveyed the magical powers of the stone upon the wearer.
Are cashews poisonous?
Cashew nuts are expensive, and never have shells because the shell and skin of the cashew nut contains extremely caustic oil that can painfully blister the skin. This dangerous oil must be completely removed before the nut can be touched or eaten.
What do we use Dr. John's invention for today?
Dr. John Gorrie of Appalachicola, Florida, invented mechanical refrigeration in 1851. He patented his device on May 6, 1851. There is a statue which honors this "Father of Modern Day Air Conditioning" in the Statuary Hall of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
How did the pineapple get its name?
The Spanish explorers thought pineapple looked like a pine cone, so they called it "pina." The English added "apple" to associate it with juicy delectable fruits. South American Indians had a name for pineapple meaning "fragrant excellent fruit," which became the basis for its botanical name: ananas. The scientific name for pineapple is Ananas Cosmosus.
How do elephants talk?
Elephants communicate in sound waves below the frequency that humans can hear.
How well do dogs smell?
Because of their acute sense of smell, dogs are trained to sniff out everything from drugs to bombs to iron ore. In Ontario, Canada, instruments couldn't locate where natural gas was escaping from a pipeline buried 18 feet underground. Trained German shepherds were brought in. The dogs worked in sub-zero temperatures and covered nearly 100 miles of frozen ground, ultimately finding more than 150 gas leaks.
Which product was first with a UPC?
The first product to have a UPC bar code on its packaging was Wrigley's gum.
What makes you snore?
If the roof of your mouth is narrow, you are more prone to snore since you are not getting enough oxygen through your nose.
What's in that haggis you're getting ready to eat?
Haggis, a traditional Scottish dish, is made from the lungs, heart, and liver of a sheep, chopped with onions, seasonings, suet, and oatmeal, and then broiled in a bag made from the sheep's stomach.
Did the punishment fit the crime in ancient China?
In ancient China, the crimes for abduction, armed robbery, treason, and adultery were punished by castration.
Were Romans fond of woodpecker stew?
In ancient Rome, it was considered a sin to eat the flesh of a woodpecker.
Which produces more carbon dioxide - your car or your house?
Cars produce about four times their own weight in carbon dioxide each year. The average home produces 50 tons of carbon dioxide each year.
How much cream filling does Oreo utilize?
The creme filling used in Oreo cookies one year could ice all the wedding cakes served in the United States for two years! That's 4,724,000 three-tier wedding cakes.
When were the first braces constructed?
The first "braces" were constructed by Pierre Fauchard in 1728. Fauchard's "braces" consisted of a flat strip of metal, which was connected to teeth by pieces of thread.
Is rock and roll bad for cows?
In its early years, rock and roll music was believed to make teenagers crazy, drug-deranged, and/or promiscuous. The Los Angeles Mirror printed a story in 1959 that announced that rock music "tightens the cow's glandular system and deters milking," with a strange headline that claimed "Rock 'n' Roll Makes Cows Tighten Up."
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