200 genuine facts on everything
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When you stop and think about it, you realize that the world is really a great place. Brilliant accident inventions that sneezing sounds different depending on where you live, this planet is filled with information that continues to surprise us. If you can not get enough great facts, see our complete list of extraordinary 200 Tidbits about everything. You are forced to discover something new, an orchestra entirely made of machines to write to the former goal of Champagne. (Seriously, when we say everything, we hear everything.)
1 The oldest hotel in the world has been operating for 705 years.
TheNishiyama Onsen Keiunkan In Yamanashi, Japan, holds theGuinness World Record To be the oldest hotel in the world. The Hot Spring Hotel is at the foot of the magnificent Akaish mountains and is operating since its foundation byFujiwara Mahito In 705 A.d. Since then, it has been part of some 52 generations of the same family for more than 1,300 years.
2 The mixer cools your brain
Research conducted atUniversity of Vienna Suggests that yawning can play a vital role in cooling our brains. But yawning to cool the brain is "non-functional" when the outside temperature is as hot as the body, explained the main author of the studyJorg Massen. And if you wonder: yes, sleep deprivationIs Increase the brain temperatureWhat could be a factor why we gather more when we are tired.
3 It takes 68 days to swim the entire length of the Mississippi river
July 4, 2002, Marathon SwimmerMartin steelLet's start a trip to the north of Minnesota who saw it down the Mississippi river from 2,348 miles to become the first person to swim all its length. On September 9, he reached his goal, found himself in the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana after an incredible 68-day trip. It's about 34.5 miles a day!
4 There is a Boston typewriter orchestra
When you are in the mood to play a song or two, you could catch a guitar or sit on a piano. But for some residents of Massachusetts, the writing machines are the instruments of choice. The Boston typewriter orchestra was founded in 2004 and its members use old writing machines to produce unique sounds that they turn into music - they even releasedan album.
As a musician of the typewriterBrendan Emmett Quigley to explain, different models of writing machines give rise to different noises. For example, "a Galaxy 12 Smith-Corona has a power space function that makes a good metal clang sound."
5 Chips are among the best riders in the world
Take this, Olympians! The fleas use their toes and their shins to jump, according to the researchers of theCambridge University. They can spring up to seven vertical inches, more than 80 times their height.
6 An apple can last up to 10 months
According toU.s. Ministry of AgricultureIf you choose an apple from a tree, it will last a few weeks before it starts to soften and rot. But if you store an entire crop in "conditions of the controlled atmosphere", it will last up to 10 months.
So when you buy fruit at grocery store, products may not be as fresh as you expect. "Apples are harvested once a year in the United States,"saidAlisha Albinder, a fourth-generation fruit grower. "If you eat a New York apple in the fall, it's safe to say that it has been stored."
7 The word "tragedy" comes from an old Greek word meaning "goat song"
While "tragedy" is the word we use for a terrible event or a sad result, it has roots of the English word "tragedy", which can be found at the "tragēdia" of medieval Latin "and the Latin" Tragoedia ". This word comes from the ancient Greek word "tragōidía" means "goat song", according toOxford dictionaries.
A commonly accepted theory for etymology is that Greek tragedies were known as goat songs because the price of Athenian gaming competitions was a living goat.
8 The creator of the pringles can be buried in a
The ashes ofFredric Baur, who created the emblematic prings in 1966, found his eternal rest place in one when died in 2008. And Fyi, his remains are in an original flavor.
9 The magician of Oz's full name is Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkel Emmannuel Ambroise Diggs
In the original 1900Beautiful oz magician New, written by the authorL. Frank Baum, the magic man holder revealed that hislast name and first name Was really much longer: Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkel Emmannuel Ambroise Diggs.
In history, oz, as it is called itself, explains: "It was a long name to weigh a poor innocent child and one of the most difficult lessons I've ever learned was to remember From my own name. When I grew up, I just called Oz myself, because the other initials were Pinhead; and this spelled "Pinhead", which was a reflection on my intelligence. "
10 The penguins were six feet high
These tiny smoking birds we know and love today were the size of a high school core. According to a 2017 report published inNature CommunicationsIt is proved that the offshore penguins Kumimanu biceae were once up to 6 feet tall and weighed more than 200 pounds.
11 A brasserie in Canada makes water beer from icebergs aged 20,000
Everyone wants their beer to be cool and refreshing, but a Canadian brewery also wants their beer to be as pure as possible. That is whyBrewery Quidi Vidi In Newfoundland and Labrador, harvests water directly from icebergs aged 20,000 and floated on the Iceberg alley in the region. According toNPR, "Ice has formed tens of thousands of years of compacted snow ... [which] means there are no minerals and tiny bubbles trapped inside. This gives beer. gold a special and very light taste. "
12 The Slinky was created by accident
InventorRichard James, a naval engineer was trying to create a spring that could help stabilize the equipment on boats in agitated waters. However, the ability of his spring to apparently move from his own proven more interesting and become the prototype of theDirty in 1943.
13 At one point, about 2,000 thunderstorms occur on earth
Some areas of the planet feel the extreme weather more often than others. But at some point, it is estimated that 2,000 storms occur in different places on Earth, according to theSerious national laboratory of storms.
Each year, there are about 16 million storms around the world and about 100,000 of them occur somewhere in the United States.
14 Michelangelo hated painting from Sistine's chapel and wrote a poem about it
There are many stories about how the ceiling painting of the Sistine chapel was literally a pain forMichelangelo-The artist had to be in an incredibly clumsy position to complete the work of art. He supposedly hated the task so he wrote apoem about that.
The sonnet, which was originally written in its native Italian in 1509, was translated by American PoetGail Mazur. Here's a sample: "My stomach crushed under my chin, my beard pointing to the sky, my brain crushed in a coffin, my chest turns like a harpie."
15 One million lands would be suitable inside the sun
If the sun was hollow, you could install a million land inside, according toCornell asks an astronomer. This is because the sun has a radius 100 times that of the earth!
16 The letter Z was removed from the alphabet for 200 years
It is difficult to imagine an alphabet that does not include a, z and all the other letters between the two. However, about 300 AV. J.-C., the Roman censorAppius Claudius Caecus hadZ removed from the alphabet Due to the fact that this has not been used a lot. The letter was also nixed and the letter g was added. It took another 200 years for Z to return to the end of the alphabet.
17 The Hot Dog National Council and Sasoage decided that hot dogs are not sandwiches
There are many debates when it comes to what constitutes a sandwich. Is it something that is surrounded by something of bread? What does this mean for tacos, burritos, burgers and hot dogs?
While you can discuss the first three all you want, theNational Council of Hot Dog and Sausage (NDNDC) made a formal decision when it comes to hot dogs: they judged that hot dogs arenot sandwiches. "Limit the meaning of a hot dog, saying that it is" just a sandwich "is like callingDalai Lama 'Just a guy, "saidJanet RileyThe President of the NHDSC.
18 A coffee shot had his tongue insured for 10 million pounds
Gennaro pelliccia Do not just enjoy a good cup of coffee is a coffee taster professional who works for the company Costa Coffee England. His insightful language is so key to his work he was able to guarantee 10 million pounds ($ 11.3 million) with Lloyd's of London. "My language and my ability to perceive different flavors are very important to my work," said Pelliccia toLifestyle Inquirateur.
19 The thrill you get when you listen to music are caused by your brain releases dopamine
Some songs you more concern than others, pumping with energy and making you cry tears ugly. And then there are tunes that give you chills. When this happens, it isbecause your brain responds to stimulation by releasing dopamine, which is neurotransmitter that causes pleasure.
20 More people have helped Prince Charles and the wedding of Princess Diana as theFriends,Cheers,Breastfield, andMASH POTATOES recent years combined
Prince Harry andMeghan Makle's wedding Also close to 30 million viewers in the US, the Super Bowl in 2019 brought more than 98 million viewers. CornPrince Charles and endPrincess Diana Had 750 million people worldwide to see Wednesday!
21 There are 10 different ways to pronounce the letters "OURD"
No matter how you pronounce "OURD" there is a good chance that you said correctly. This is because there10 ways To pronounce his widely versatile depending on how it is used. For example, in "rough" it has its "uff" while "labor" is more like "ow". In "through" is more like "Ew" and "While" it's like "Oh." And now you know!
22 The word for black belt in Japanese translates to "first step"
We may think of people with black belts as martial arts experts who have endured years of rigorous training. But the word used for ranking in Japanese, "Shodan" can be broken andtranslated to "first step".
23 The largest pumpkin in the world weighs more than a sports car
In 2016, a native BelgianMathias Willemijns set a new world record for growththe largest pumpkin. The massive pumpkin weighed in at 624.6 pounds 2 - is 129.6 pounds more than alfa romeo 4csports car.
24 "Natiforme" is a term for something that looks like a bum
It is always useful to have a correct word to accurately describe what you see. And fortunately, if you see something that looks like a bum, you can use the term "native, "Which refers to everything that is going to look like ass. So instead of calling someone a butthead, you can call them a natiforme head and throw them really for a loop.
25 Doctors who play video more than three hours per week games make fewer operating room errors
Doctors working in the operating room may wish to start playing video games. Ato study published in theArchives surgery I found that doctors who played video games for more than three hours each week have made 37% fewer surgical errors than those who did not. They also performed 27% faster and have better scored 42% on the test of surgical skills.
According to the researchers, this supports previous findings that video games can improve "fine motor skills, eye coordination, visual attention, depth perception and computer competency."
26 The average American woman owns seven pairs of jeans and covers only four
How many pairs of jeans do you own? And how do you wear really? On anational survey FeaturedShopSmartThe average American woman owns seven pairs of jeans. However, despite the fact that 85% of women typically wear jeans at least once a week, they just tend to wear four pairs regularly.
27 Dolly Parton has lost a lookalike contest Dolly Parton
Dolly parton entered aCONTEST SAMEL DOLLY PARONON To Drag Queens in 2012 and has not even won first place!
28 An arbitrator NFL can also get a Super Bowl ring
NFL players are not the only ones who can bring home a Super Bowl ring. Referees who won the honor of the biggest annual sports game officer are also recognized with the coveted jewels.
According toFox Sports"The officials get Super Bowl rings as players. They are not as big as the rings of the players, but they are still valuable jewelery. These rings mean the world to officials and they wear them with such pride. "
29 The lines on the inside of your wrist has a name
If you look at the skin on the inside of your wrist, you will see some lines that become deep creases when you fold your hand inward. These grooves have a NOMRasteta-In case you find a need to refer to them.
30 New York City is going to become bigger to prepare for climate change
In March 2019, the mayor of NYCBill de Blasio announcement A plan to extend the shoreline of Manhattan in the East River to prepare for the potentially devastating effects of climate change. By extending the island up to 500 feet with two parks of city blocks, they hope to create a buffer zone which will save up to 70% of the lower mass Manhattan possible future flooding.
31 A sneeze sounds different worldwide
While people in English-speaking countries tend to say "Achoo" and Francophone countries go with the similar sounding "Sneezy", "Germans say" Hatschi "and the Japanese say" Hakshun ".
32 A Belgian pigeon named Armando worth 1.4 million dollars
Armando is not just an old pigeon. The race is a Belgian champion bird, accordingCnnIs the best distance racing pigeon "of all time". In March 2019, a Chinese named FinancialXing wei Armando bought for a million dollars to 1.4 million dollars, making it the bird the more to be sold at auction by a margin "huge" under "huge".
33 Mars Exploration has its own tartan
It may still be a few years until we land on Mars, but when we do, the explorers will have the opportunity to proudly wear the tartan of the planet if they had desired. Designed by Geoffrey Highland Crafts (custom), the pattern was inspired by the colors and the history of the Red Planet, accordingThe Scottish Register of Tartans.
And here is what it all means: "The red background describes the surface of Mars, the red planet, the blue represents the water-rich past of Mars and the presence of water, mostly as ice in the world today ' hui, the four green lines represent Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, the presence of habitable conditions on the planet and the possible future presence of life as a human settlement, the thick white line represents the martians poles visible of the earth, a remarkable and important feature of the planet and its long-term climate cycles. "
34 There are over 60 different species of eagles but only two living in North America
Although the powerful bird of prey is the national bird of the United States, there are only two species of eagles in North America: the bald eagle (which is the national bird and national animal ) and the golden eagle (the national bird of Mexico). There are over 60 speciesEagles On Earth and you can find various groups living on every continent, except Antarctica.
35 A symbol used in place of a curse word is called growlix
When using a mixture of symbols instead of a curse word, it is perfectly clear what you mean (and certainly how you feel strongly. But what you may not know, this is these symbolsused in this particular The channels are called a growlix.
The term was coined by the late caricatriceMattress, CreatorBeetle Bailey, Although the use of Grawlix in the comics preceded it.
36 The centimèse correlates with I.q higher.
Do not sweat it back blurred; ato study reveals that members of Mensa with more body hair also had theabove i.q.s.
37 Spam Mail took its name from Monty Python
If you've ever wondered why we call an unsolicited e-mail "spam", have just aMonty Python fan. The term was inspired by a sketch by the British comedy group that presented strong Vikings (and annoyingly, although hilaretiquement) singing "Spam, spam, spam" in an effort to drown other people trying to speak.
According toCable, Applying the analogy to the work of modern spam as "unsolicited email is considered a normal speech drowning on the Internet." SameMerriam Webster Dictionary credits of Monty Python with the term, explaining that spam comes from "a skit on the British TV seriesThe circus wheel of Monty Python in which the song of the word "spam" replaces another dialog. "
38 The play of colors blue Facebook is for the provision of Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerbergsuffers from red-green color, and blue is the color he can see better.
39 A pianist has set a Guinness World Record by performing a record high in honor of his mother
On 6 September 2018,wool Evelina the U.K.. played a piano Singge's happening in India aframe recording 16.227 feet. Despite the sub-zero temperatures, Lain was determined to perform the feat as a tribute to his mother who died the previous year of cystic fibrosis.
She also used her concert breathtaking to raise awareness of the disease. "The Windchill was extreme and everyone thought I was durerais than about 10 minutes," admitted to nature. Instead, she played more than an hour.
40 Picasso was a suspect in the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911
WhenLeonardo da Vinci masterpiece was stolen in 1911, aged 30Pablo Picasso was asked about her disappearance before being cleared.
41 President Obama is a winner twice Grammy
Former presidentBarack Obama two Grammys, Both for spoken word albums:The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on the recovery of the American dreamandDreams from My Father.
42 There is a word for when you can not remember a word
There's actually a word for when you try to say something and suddenly remember a specific word. His "Léthologica. "But is there a different word for when you can not remember the word for when you can not remember a word? Not again!
43 The temperature record the lowest in the United States was -80 ° F
It can get quite cold in some parts of the United States, but the coldchecked in The temperature ever in the country occurred in January 1971 in Prospect Creek, Alaska. Although it is hard to believe - and will certainly make you shudder thinking - it fell to -62.2 ° C (-60 ° F). Brrrr!
44 Male monkeys pay for watching the monkeys women
Researchers atMedical Center of Duke University I found that male macaques pay Rhesus - that is to say abandon their "juice juice" - check the rear-facing macaques. True story!
45 A "ghost word" is a word that has become a word by mistake
Occasionally, a word found its way into existence not because of normal linguistic evolution or cultural reference, but rather because of an error as a misinterpretation or a poor impression in the dictionary . These words are called "Ghost words. "
For example, in 1934,Two New International Webster dictionary included the nonexistent word "Dord" after someone misread a note written byAustin Paterson,WebsterThe former chemistry editor. According toGrammarily"The note said" D or D CONT./DITY ", and it refers to the capital letter D (or lower case d) used as an abbreviation for the density." D or D "became" Dord ", a word that meant 'density.' "aWebsterThe editor of 's noticed the mistake five years later and removed the dictionary, but other compilers of dictionaries have repeated the initial error, allowing the word to haunt the English language for far too long.
46 The choufeuse clam legal food was served at every presidential inauguration since Reagan
During former PresidentRonald ReaganThe first inauguration of 1981, he insisted that the foods of each state be included. The flap of clams of the legal sea was to represent the Massachusetts and has been at each inauguration since then.
PresidentDonald Trump almost finished the tradition, until hewas decided on days before Its inaugural ceremonies to serve the dish.
47 The burnt part of a Chandelwick is called "Snast"
Although it can be a word that you will not end up with soon, the burnt part of a candle is called "sculpture. "
48 Iron crabs on horseback have eyes on all their bodies
Horse crabs Have 10 eyes in total, including those near their mouths, on the top of their shell and down their tail.
49 Lenny Kravitz and Al Rolker are linked
While meteorologist and rock star can have radically different behaviors, they are actually quite closely linked:Aloke andLenny Kravitz Share a great-grandfather background.
50 Cheese can prevent nightmares
In a 2013 study conducted by theBritish cheese table, all participants who have eaten cheese before bed said they have no nightmares. But the consumption of blue cheese has tended to dodreams a little weird.
51 French poodles are not French
TheFrench poodle It is widely believed to have been high in Germany, not France. In fact, the word "caniche" comes from the German word "Pudelhund", a combination of words that means "dog" and "splashing".
52 Night owls tend to be smarter than the first birds
Feel bad that you are never quite well rested forHead for a jog before the sun? Do not be. Search published inPersonality and individual differences suggests that night owls tend to have higher I.Q.S.
53 Each Dutch police car has a teddy bear in
Dutch PoliceWear teddy bear with them In case they had to help a traumatized child.
54 There is a blond zero in Africa
The zebras are famous for their striped black and striking appearance, but there is a zebra that has been spotted in the National Park of Serengeti of Africa that does not look like others.
In February 2019, photographerSergio Pitamitz I came across a "blonde" zebra extremely rare. "At first I thought it was a zebra that had rolled in the dust," Pitamitznoted. But scientists believe that golden zebra probably has partial albinism.
55 It's illegal to sell photos from the Eiffel Tower at night
The next time you visit Paris, make sure you take some pictures in front of the Eiffel Tower as a suitable tourist. However, you must be aware that, although it is totally legal to break photos from the tower during the day, it'sillegalSell photos from the tower at night. This is because the rights to the building evening light belong to the artist who created it, so the image is protected by the French law.
56 There is a patron saint for dentists
Saint Apollonia is the patron saint ofdentists and teeth problems. You can pray before your annual visit.
57 Hawaiian pizza is Canadian
That the concoction of pineapple-ham named afterThe most scenic state of America was actuallyinvented in Ontario in 1962.
58 David Hasselhoff Divorce Regulations included the ownership of the nickname "The Hoff"
AfterDavid Hasselhoff found glory with roles on television broadcasts likeKnight andBaywatchHe not only won a nickname of the fans, "The Hoff", he also became associated with the châtiere "Do not draw the Hoff."
And apparently, the terms are so lucrative and if the key to his career, only when Hasselhoffdivorced Pamela Bach In 2008, their regulations included the actor taking into account the rights on nickname and puncture.
59 The longest nails in the world have more than two feet long
From 2017,Ayanna Williams, a resident of Houston, Texas, had not cut itnail In 23 years. They measure between 24 and 26 inches each.
60 Neanderthal mass tools have produced tools in a "flintstone factory" 60,000 years ago
Fred and Wilma may not have worked in reality, but it turns out that there was in fact a "Flintstone factory"60,000 years ago.
Recently, the archaeologists of Poland have discovered a massive workshop that they believe to serve as a seandle to make thousands of flint tools. Those who work on the site found more than 17,000 stone articles, making it the first large work area Neanderthal discovered in Central Europe that is not in a cave.
61 The heart of a shrimp is in his head
A shrimp exoskeleton is divided into two distinct parts: one that contains its head and the one that includes the tail. The heart of the shrimp is located in the old section, behind its face and stomach.
62 Three presidents died on July 4th
John Adams,Thomas Jefferson, andJames Monroe allDeceased the day of independence.
63 Scientists believe they found fossils of the day when the asteroid killed dinosaurs
In a place in Tanis, North Dakota, University of Kansas Phd StudentRobert DePalma found a "treasure"Fulsilized freshwater fish, trees and marine ammonites that seem to be of the day, an asteroid struck the earth.
The impact created the Chicxula Crater and triggered a tsunami that killed a mixture of terrestrial and husband organisms that were found together in the region.David Burnham, co-author of a document based on the search for discovery, said: "sedimentation has occurred so quickly everything is preserved in three dimensions, they are not overwritten."
64 Barry Manilow wrote the state farm and the Jingles bandley
In addition to co-writing hits like "Copacabana" and "Mandy"Barry Manilow wrote a number ofFamous jingles. This includes the iconic "like a good neighbor, a" jingle and classic state farm, "I'm stuck on the brand of the band" because the band-aid band-aid is stuck on me. "
65 The "Manhattant" is a single species in New York
In 2012, scientists discovered the "Manhat"A previously unknown species of the insect that seems to live exclusively in New York where Broadway responds to the 63rd street and also 76th Street.
They believe that the creature, which is linked to the cornfield pound, can have evolved by itself because of its isolation in the city. The ant adapted to its warmer, drier and neat environment.
66 The name of Mr. Clean changes around the world
In Germany, he is Meister, and Spain, he is Don Limpio.
67 Goats have unique accents
Their voices may appear largely the same for human ears, but goats really havedistinctive accents, according to the researchersQueen Mary University.
68 The Earth weighs about 13,170,000,000,000,000,000 pounds
Earth can be too big to go on a ladder, but, according to NASA and the California Institute of TechnologyCOSMOS COOLScientists have used their knowledge of the laws of gravity and applied to certain mathematical equations of Schminance schemes to determine that our planet weighs about 13,170,000,000,000,000 pounds.
69 The oldest turtle in the world is twice as elderly than Queen Elizabeth
Jonathan, a giant tortoise of Seychelles living in Sainte-Hélène in the South Atlantic, is considered 187 years old. It makes it more than twice as old asQueen Elizabeth!
70 Charles Dickens always had his bed north
Charles Dickenswas responsible for writing classic literary works likeGreat expectations andOliver Twist. And while he had obviously had a talent for the written word, he was ainsomniac Who believed that his creativity depended on his bed pointing north. He also insisted to sleep in the middle with his arms stretched and his hands equal distances from the edge.
71 A region in Canada has a lower severity than other parts of the world
In Canada, the Hudson Bay region seems to be "missing" of gravity. This strange phenomenon has been identified for the first time in the 1960s, according toWorld News.
Scientists estimate that it is caused by "a convection combination occurring in the coat of the earth and the laurentide zipper, which left a dash on the area after melting 10,000 years ago." This dashmeans less mass, which in turn means less gravity.
72 350 slices of pizza for sale every second in America
Follow demand, about 17% of all American restaurants arepizzerias.
73 The largest waterfall in the world is under water in the ocean
Thegreater waterfallOn the planet is underwater under the Strait of Denmark, an area that separates Iceland and Greenland. At the bottom, there is a series of waterfalls that start at 2,000 feet below the surface and deposit nearly two miles up to a depth of 10,000 feet.
74 It only appears as if our hair and our nails continue to grow after my death
One might have been informed at some point in your life that our hair and our nails continue to grow after dying. But it'snot quite true. Instead, because of our dry skin and therefore withdraws after we pass, it simply appears as if our nails and our hair become longer because more of them are exposed.
75 The Fist Hamburger of the World was actually a ball of meat with soup
Hamburgers' lovers may want to take a trip to Seymour, Wisconsin, who claims to be the place where the beloved burger has been done for the first time. In 1885,Charlie NagreenApparently served the very first hamburger at the Seymour Fair when he flattens a meatball - that did not sell terribly - and placed between slices of bread to facilitate the maintenance and eat.
76 The old house of Ernest Hemingway is invaded by cats
The old house of the famous author in Key West, Florida, houses 54cats.Ernest Hemingway was particularly fond ofPolydactyl cats, and these are largely the population of felines at home today.
77 Small pumpkin pumps have a shiny skeleton in the dark
Researchers at the University of New York have discovered a species of small Brazilian frogs calledPumpkin toadlets. Although the name is enough to make this little notable creature, which makes it really extraordinary is the fact that the animals shine under a UV light. And while fluorescence appears on the surface of their skin, it comes from their bones.
78 "English aviation" is the language that all pilots must speak, whatever their nationality they are
Pilots around the world are traveling to international destinations, which means incredibly important for pilots and the coordination of air traffic to not communicate and clearly understand each other. That's why they use "Aviation Français, "A language of 300 words that the senior crew driver is required to know where they come from or what their mother tongue is.
79 The otters hold hands
Otters likekeep a business near, even in the water. Not only the otters connect the arms to avoid floating from each other, the asian has scratchedotter partner for life.
80 The first Americans used corn ears as toilet paper
If you think you use something less than the hygienic paper of two feathers, imagine it, then imagine what had to be like using spikes of dried corn. That's exactly what the first Americans did in rural farming communities as they settled the United States.
According toAlmanac of farmers, "Corncobs dried ... were abundant and quite efficient cleaning ... They were also softer on tender areas that you might think. Even after the hygienic paper is available, some people in the states Westerners still preferred corn when using dependence. "
81 Ketchup was considered a medicine
In the 1800s, Ketchup wassold as a medicine and has even been transformed into a pill form to rid people fromstomach ache.
82 Polar bears have neither white skin nor fur
THIS WHITE FURPolar bears Seeming that sport is actually two layers of clear fur that seem white to the human eye. Under this layer, their skin is actually black.
83 Sudan has almost twice as many pyramids than Egypt
Most people automatically associate pyramids with Egypt, which is not surprising because it boasts magnificent examples of impressive structures. However, Sudan has actually more pyramids than Egypt. While Egypt accounts for between 118 and 138, according to the account, Sudan has nearly twice as many, between 200 and 255 years. The pyramids served the same goal as those of Egypt; These are the final rest places of many members of the royalty.
84 Barbie and Ken have complete names
The full name of Barbie isBarbara Millicent Roberts. The full name of Kenheth is Kenneth Carson.
85 About 1 on 2,000 babies are born with a tooth
While most babies are starting to get teeth when they have about six months around a person on 2,000 babies is actually actuallyBorn with a tooth, known as a hometown. There are four types of naturally developed natural teeth but loose teeth, rootless bulk teeth, tiny teeth already puncturing through gums and teeth about to cut through the gums.
86 T-Mobile has the magenta color
In 2014, the successful brand successfullyMark of color And a Texas judge ruled that similar colors, even with different names, can not be used by other telecommunications companies.
87 The only words that rhyme with "purple" are "hirle" and "cuple"
While "purple" is a common word that is used quite often, there are only two obscure words that rhyme and you are not likely to use either at no time. First, there is "hirple", which means to boil clumsily. Secondly, there is "grumpy", an old Scottish word for a leather strap that passes under the tail of a horse to secure his saddle. Try to usethisin a sentence.
88 The Spanish National Anthema has no lyrics
SpainNational anthem, "Marcha Real," or "Royal March", has no official lyrics. It has been written as a military March and, as such, was not meant to be sung.
89 The ear of a cat has 32 muscles
If you have already wonderedHow your cat seems to hear every little noise Rooms away, blame it on their ears widely developed. The ear of a cat contains 32 muscles, some of which represent their hearing aptitudes, providing their ears with a wide range of movement to detect the sound.
90 Vatican ATMs are in Latin
If you visit the Vatican city, I hope you wereAttention to high school becausethis you will see
91 There are smaller frogs than your nails
In March 2019, three new incredibly Bitty frog species were discovered in Madagascar, according to the newspaperPlos a. The largest frog was a length of 1.4 Erensy-Uensy, while the smallest is 0.8 centimeters, which is smaller than your nail. It is now thought that frogs are among the smallest vertebrates of the planet and have been added to a certified genus appropriately which has been formed for them:Mini.
More specifically, they were deemed famousMinimum,Mini cut, andMini-hard. Evolutionary biologistMark Scherz explained: "We looked for all the databases we could find, and no one seemed to have used the [Mini] Front name. From there, word games fell in place. "
92 Spotted skills make routine
Unfortunately, thatcute little dance Only happens until it sprays. So, if you see it, get out of there as soon as possible.
93 A "gowpen" is what you call when you waste your hands
A "gowppen"Is the term for the useful hollow area you create for Scoop Water.
94 There is a city of Western New York populated by mediums
Lily Dale, a city of one hour southwest of Buffalo, New York, has a population of only 275 people, virtually all psychopies and other spiritualists.
95 Asteroids named after Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan met near the earth
Tom Hanks andMeg Ryan were so charming together in 1993Insomnia in Seattle that the two actors have teamed five years later for 1998You've got mail. And 13 years later, theygathered Once again - in a way. An asteroid that appointed 8353 Megryan in 1989 and an asteroid that was named 12818 tomhanks in 1996, both made their closest approaches to Earth in September 2011.
96 Female lions make more hunt than men
Female lions tend to be theprimary hunters In their daughters, while male lions tend to take advantage of the remains of the hard work of lions. Typical. Right, ladies?
97 Dirty Dancing: Nights of Havana Was originally a political film
The script for unpopularDirty dancing The continuation that was published in 2004 was originally a political romance. Written by NPRPeter sagalThe original script was calledMine CubaAnd told the history of romance between a Cuban revolutionary and an American teenager in the 1950s. Welcome to Hollywood, where a script for a political room can be transformed into a romantic dance movie suite.
98 San Francisco is mainly water
The 232 square miles that make up this city of the bay are 80% water, 20% of land.
99 The first horses had a total of 14 toes, while modern horses have only four
Equine is the term for animals that have a single toe on each foot, like zebras, donkeys and horses. But these are modern creatures. Theirancient ancestors This has lived about 55 million years ago was not just smaller (more dog size), but they also had 14 toes - four toes on their feet before and three on the back.
100 Shakespeare popularized the name Jessica
Jessica, one of the most popular names in America for the better part of the 1980s and 1990, was in fact invented byWilliam Shakespeare. The first instance of the joint spelling of this name comes fromThe merchant of Venice, written by the bard in the late 1500s.
101 There is a hot pink lake in Australia
Western AustraliaLacillier has a pink hue occurs naturally. Although scientists are not quite sure why this is, this probably takes place with carotenoid pigments produced by microalgae in the water.
102 There was a documented push of Albinos Penguin
The penguins are undeniably bizarre and baby penguins are absolutely adorable. But the babyAlbino penguin born In a Polish zoo in December 2018, is almost too cute to believe.
And while his white feathers could look cool,Vikki McCloskey, Conservative of the California Academy of Science Steinhart Aquarium, explained toIFRCIENCE That this will probably affect how other penguins consider it. "Juvenile penguins do not have their tuxedo before having crossed their first adult moulting," she said. "If this bird never gets smoking, I imagine that other birds consider a minor, no matter how old."
103 Stephen King bought and crushed - the automobile who almost killed him
Prolific writer of horrorStephen King Ri-died in his face when he bought the van who hit and almost killed him in 1999. "I'll take a Slendgehammer and beat her!" King announced in MaineBridgton News After pounding $ 1,500 for the car.
104 The Empire State Building has its own postal code
TheEmpire State Building Is not it just an emblematic building, it is also the location of so many companies that it had to receive its own postal code. If you have to send a letter to 20 34th Street, despite being in the 10001 area, you are using the special postal code 10118.
105 Chuck E. Cheese is a nickname
Just like Barbie and Ken, Chuck E. Cheese is just your nickname of the favorite anthropomorphic mouse. His full name is Charles' entertainment cheese.
106 The nose of a dog is the equivalent of a human fingerprint
Yourdog nose Does he have a unique model, like a human fingerprint.
107 "She sells shells by the sea" was probably written on a paleontologist of the 1800s who sold dinosaur bones
While "she sells seashells at the seaside" is a terrified language-twister language, it's also a little history. The saying is thought to have been inspired byMary AnningA woman born in 1799 and ran a small fossil position on the beach of Dorset in England, a place also known as Jurassic Coast due to the abundant amount of dinosaur bones in the region.
Anning was also responsible for the search for some of the first dinosaur fossils in Great Britain, including an ichthyosaurus skeleton of 200 million years since it fell to the age of 12.
108 The orange color has been named after the fruit
Unlike popular belief, theThe fruits have not been named for its colorbut the opposite. The first known use of the word "Orange" to describe an English color took place in 1512.
109 The largest sand castle is never seen from space
In February 2019, artists in Dubai spent more than 2,400 hours creating thelarger sand imagenever built. At 170 890 square feet - the equivalent of more than 12 Olympic swimming pools - the carved image of natural sand is so massive that it can be seen from the space. Entitled "Prince of Humanity", the part presents the image ofSheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the state of Kuwait.
110 George Washington was a prolific whiskey manufacturer
First President of America was good enough to make whiskey. In reality,George Washington'sdistilleryMount VernonProduced nearly 11,000 gallons of matter. The site of the old distillery now makes small batch whiskeys.
111 The Washington Square Park of New York is an old cemetery
When sitting on this bench, sipping your coffee and try to avoid students from the University of New York, more than 20,000 bodies are under your feet.
112 Jerry Springer was born in a London metro station during the Second World War
Springer is better known for a very explosive TV show, but its entry into the world was no less dramatic. When Springer was born in London in 1944, it was in the middle of the Second World War and his mother gave him birth to the Highgate Metro Station, which was used as shelter at the time at the time. "During the war, the women who were in the ninth month often spent the night in the subway stations because they were the shelters at the bomb," Springer explained at theBBC.
113 There is a contrary of already seen
Called "Never seen", this phenomenon describes when you know that something happened before, but it seems unknown.
114 Selfies kill more people than sharks
According toInternational Shark Attack FileThere have been only 439 fatal attacks around the world since 1958. This represents only 7.5 deaths related to the application per year. However, in India alone, 27 peopleperished selfie-related accidents In 2015, according to theWashington Post.
115 There are seven American cities named after Santa Claus
There is a city namedSanta Claus In Arizona, Georgia and Indiana, and those named Saint-Nicolas in Florida, Michigan, Minnesota and Pennsylvania.
116 There are more than a million ants for each person on earth
HUMAN COUNT: 7.4 billion. Number of ants: $ 10,000 billion. Keep your picnic well.
117 Dextrophobia is the fear of having objects on your right
You might be afraid of the spiders and you could certainly be terrified snakes - or if you havedextrophobiaThese two things could only panic if they are on your right side. Dextrophobia is the morbid fear of things on the right side of the body. It can also be a fear of right-hander.
118 Andrew Jackson owned a parrot of Lewd
PresidentAndrew Jackson Taught at his parrot for the curse. The bird was then launched by the funeral of the former president forswearing during the service, according to a Jackson biographer.
119 The longest underwater kiss lasted 20 minutes and 11 seconds
In March 2012,Nikolay Linder Germany fixes theGUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the longest underwater kiss At 20 minutes and 11 seconds (the other person involved in the Smooch was unnamed in the recording). This beat the 2010 record for 3 minutes and 24 seconds defined byMichele Fucarino andElisa Lazzarini.
120 Christmas with the KranksWas inspired by John Grisham
Best known for its legal thrillers, authorJohn Grisham also writtenChristmas jump, a novel that served as a basis for the 2004 holiday comedyChristmas with the Kranks,a dieWorst Christmas movies of all time.
121 The teeth of aquatic snails are the hardest natural material
TheLimpets teeth, a type of aquatic snail, can withstand more pressure than necessary to create carbon diamonds. We should wear these on our fingers!
122 Elephants bury their dead
Although sad to imagine,elephant Are among the rare animals that bury their dead. After a member of their Pack dies, elephants not only cry, but they also create tombs for their dead and cover their bodies with leaves.
123 Jane Austen has referenced Baseball 40 years before its official invention
Although it was generally believed that baseball was invented in Cooperstown, New York, in 1839,Jane Austen Referenced the sport 40 years earlier. In the opening pages ofNortanger AbbeyIn 1797, Austen wrote: "It was not very wonderful that Catherine, who had nothing heroic about it, should prefer the cricket, the basic ball, the driving on horseback and running on the country at the age of fourteen, books. "
AuthorJulian NorridgeIt thought it was a term that Austen readers should have been familiar since she had not bothered to explain her further. He says it means that there is "without a doubt [baseball] was played in Great Britain at the end of the 18th century and there is no doubt that it traveled to America."
124 Purdue University has created a lick machine to finish Totesie Pops
If you have already wanted to know how many shots need to go to the roller center Tootsie of a pop Totesie without having to eat one,Purdue University The researchers did hard work for you. It took their licking 364 wolves, while the human volunteers arrived in the center in just 252.
125 A British man has created a whole-lego house
James can Created a two floorshouse full of legos On the Denbies wine estate in Surrey, Great Britain. It took 3.2 milliontiny plastic bricks to build.
126 A cat served as the mayor of a city of Alaska
Stubbs, aorange cat, was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska for 20 years. He was at the office until his death in 2017.
127 You can see four states from the Tower Willis de Chicago
The next time you are in Chicago, make sure to go to the top ofWILLIS TOUR. From the Sky bridge, which is at 1,33 feet above the ground, you can see four different states on a clear day - Illinois (of course), Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan.
128 The champagne was formerly used as Polish shoe
At the beginning of the 20th century, the men of society avoid traditional varnish, using the champagne to shine their shoes instead. In reality,Olga Berluti, A high-end shoe designer whose company belongs to the LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) always uses Dom Pérignon to polish his famous shoes.
129 Astronauts celebrate Christmas in space
Do not onlyastronauts On board the international spatial station, get the holiday day for Christmas, they also featured in space.Astronauts Spend the day to eat together and get rid of gifts, and some even dress up for the occasion.
130 The internet inventor regrets the configuration of the URL
WhenTim Berners-Lee created the configuration we now use for each web site URL on the internet, it included the double slash "//" after the "http:" because it was "a programming convention at the time", A-T -he declaresThe New York Times.
But he then admitted that slashes "were proven to not be really necessary". "Look at all the paper and the trees that could have been saved if people had not had to write or tap these paper bars over the years - not to mention the human work and time spent tap these two Strike innumerable millions of times in the browser of the address boxes, "he said.
131 The Pacific Ocean houses a mysterious singing whale
Known asThe most lonely whaleThis whale sings at a significantly higher height than any other blue whale ever discovered. While it has never been seen, the researchers think that his strange songs could keep it fromFind a companion.
132 May 29th is "Putting a pillow on your refrigerator day"
If you are looking for a good chance, so be sure to put a pillow on your refrigerator on May 29th. Seriously!
The silly poll "Putting a pillow on your refrigerator day"Is a modern twist on an old custom to ensure good fortune by placing a fabric in a pantry (a cool storage area used before the refrigerators do not become common in the kitchens). Nowadays, show a Pillow in your refrigerator will apparently turn around.
133 Marine cucumbers are fighting on their internal organs that will repel
Marine cucumbers may look like creatures similar to chubby vegetables that live a pretty uninteresting existence under water, but they have done a pretty wild way to defend themselves. When marine cucumbers are threatened, they draw theirinternal organsin self-defense. This may seem like an extreme way to protect themselves, but it is not fatal - the organs of the animal will eventually push back.
134 Dentistry is one of the oldest professions, dating from 7000 BC.
The next time you avoid visiting the dentist, consider that people have checked their teeth for millennia. Humans have always had dental problems, so theHistory of dentistry can be traced up to 7000 BC. By 5000 BC, the dentists had texts written on how they believed that worms of teeth caused a dental decomposition - an idea that was not proven false as long as the 1700s.
135 The word "computer" was used to refer to a person in the 1600s
Nowadays, the wordcomputer Refers to super practical technology that can be used so that everything comes from writing working documents during times of hours watching adorable chat videos online. But in 1613, it was a term used to refer to a person. Then, in 1869, he passed a machine before becoming the word for an electronic device in 1946.
136 Darth Vader never said "Luke, I'm your father"
Although oftenill-cited, theStars wars Villain really pronounces the phrase "no, I am your father" inThe Empire Counter-Attack.
137 The middle of America is 2 km northwest of Lebanon, Kansas on a pork farm
If you are looking for Lebanon, Kansas on a map, you'll find yourself looking at the middle of America. According to the data of theSurvey of the American coast and geodesicsThe geographical center of the United States contigus is two kilometers northwest of the city center.
And if you want to visit it in person, you will need a permission first: the country's direct center is on a private pork farm. However, at the end of a paved road nearby, a historic plate marked the place and a picnic table and a small chapel of six people with a guestbook that you can sign to commemorate your visit.
138 Bulls can not see the red
Although the bright red color of the Cape of Matador is what the Angers the bull, the animal can not actually discern its hue. The included cows-bulls are generally red red colors; It is the motion of the oscillating tissue that increasing them enough to load.
139 Ornithologists Moms feed their babies by sweating milk
Theplatypus is a curious creature for many reasons, including the fact that the animal infilled his young person despite no nipple. Instead, the female ads secrete milk of special mammary glands that make the liquid from the surface of their skin. It looks more like sweat than the humans of breast milk know.
140 There is an island in Japan almost completely populated by bunny
Ōkunoshima, also calledRabbit Islandis a Japanese island that is mainly populated by rabbits. Formerly the house of a toxic gas plant in the Second World War, the island is now invaded byadorable rabbitAnd has become a major tourist destination.
141 British military tanks are equipped with a tea area
It's not a secret that the British like tea, but they apparently consider that an essential part of their routine that their military reservoirs are even equipped with a specially designed area to allow these people to prepare a cup or two. TheElectric boiling ship Water heater for tea and can also be used by hungry soldiers to prepare food.
142 Daniel Radcliffe was Allergic to Harry Potter glasses
Harry Potter glasses may have been a key part of the emblematic appearance of the young Wizard, butDaniel Radcliffe, the actor who played Potter throughout the franchise of the film, was allergic to the specifications of the signature of his character. "I had these two rings of white dots and spots that had come around my eyes and it took us a week to realize that it was actually the glasses," he saidABC News.
The problem wasapparently A nickel sensitivity in the original pair, so that Radcliffe was instead given glasses based on hypoallergenic materials.
143 Most Wasabi pasta is not true Wasabi
If you like Wasabi when you are in a sushi restaurant, you might be surprised to know that what you probably eat probablyIs not Wasabi at all. This is because the real Wasabi is expensive. The green dough is rather horseradish probably horseradish, which is in the same family as Wasabi like other "brassicaceae", like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, radish, mustard and cress.
144 Lawyers do not ripen on trees
If you want to get this perfect texture for the guacamole, they must first be picked.
145 The Olympic gold medals are only partially gold
When the best athletes in the world earn gold medals at the Olympic Games, which they pick up at home is only partially gold. While the medals were originally pure gold, the last of these were awarded in 1912. These days, the gold and silver medals are92.5% money. The gold medals seem only the way they do because they must be plated with at least six grams of gold.
146 There is only one flying mammal in the world
The bat is the only mammal that can actually fly. Other animals that give the appearance of flying, asFlying squirrels, come to slip through the air (although up to 660 feet at a time).
147 You need 10 years of cheese experience and even become a leader of main cheese
TheWisconsin master cheesemaker program is not for lovers of amateur dairy products. The prestigious program is so elite that candidates must have had a Wisconsin cheese license at least 10 years before even be able to apply. You must also pass a series of courses on topics such as cheese technology, cheese classification (do not grill), and another as cheese artisan.
148 You are the most likely to die for your birthday
According to the search published in theAnnals of epidemiology, people over 60 have a chance to die of 14% of 14% die on their birthday only on any other day.
149 Your dog is as smart as your toddler
According toAmerican Association of Psychology, dogs are approximately intelligent than your two-year average and may include more than 150 words. Also a lot like a toddler,dogs Can deceive people and other animals when they want a treat.
150 McDonald's serves spaghetti in the Philippines
Americans who like fast food could be used to order a quarter book or a Filet-O fish of McDonald, but the chain offers a variety of different items on theirMenus around the world adapted to local tastes. If you are in the Philippines, you can order acombo This includes a chicken battery and spaghetti - or more precisely, a one-room henhouse with McSpaghetti.
151 Google was almost called Backroub
WhenLarry Page andSergey strand created what we now know Google back in 1996, theyinitially called Hardub. The name was a headhead in the way the search engine analyzed the "Rear Links" of the Web to determine the importance of a site. A year later, the page and strand decided that they needed to move on to a name that indicated the amount of data they indexed. Finally, they proposed "Google", take the number "Googolplex", which is the number 1 followed by 10100 zeros.
152 The winner of the North American wife wearing the championship got the weight of their spouse in beer
If you are the big winner of theNorth American Wife Championship-While literally involves carrying your other important course thanks to a long obstacle course as fast as possible without dropping them - you will be attributed to the weight of your beer spouse and five times his weight in cash.
In order to understand how much that is, the woman gets up on a sepeaw and cases of beer are placed on the other side until both sides are exposed. The winner can also choose to participate in the World Championship held each year in Finland where the activity is native.
153 Turkeys sing
If you play music for a Turkey, it could just sing with it. You can have a listeninghere.
154 The pizza hut buys more Kale than anyone in the United States.
Back when the pizza hut had salad bars, the chain was theThe biggest buyer of Kale in the USA. However, that Kale was not done in the salad: it was simply used to immerse the gaze of the salad bar. My, how times have changed.
155 Divers found the remains of a 27,000-year-old giant laziness jammed into a water hole
In 2014, while divers located in the center of Belize were looking for Maya artifacts in a deep sink, they met somethinga lot olderRemains of a giant laziness It was stuck and died a tanging 27,000 years ago. To be precise, it was a humerus, a femur and a tooth they found, which helped them determine the age of the animal.
156 A flock of crows is called a "designality" or a "plot"
If you ever hold a herd of crows hanging together, what you see iscalled A "Naughty" or a "plot". Hmm, suspect, indeed.
157 In Michigan, you are never more than six miles from a body of water
No matter where you are in the state, you will never beMore than six miles a body of water. In addition to this, you will also be less than 85 miles from one of the Great Lakes.
158 Cellular phones are illegal in a western Virginia city
In Green Bank, Western Virginia, no wireless signal is allowed because they could interfere with the operation of the radio broadcope of national radio astronomy.
159 A hybrid of Grizzly-polar bear is called a "groomer bear" or "pizzny bear"
There are GrizzLis bears and there are polar bears, and when both are gathered to make a little baby, it's called either a "groling bear"(the offspring of a male grizzly and a female polar bear) or a" pizzny bear "(the offspring of a male polar bear and a female grizzly). Generally, the animals have a shape that looks like a grizzly With a clearer color that is inherited from the polar bear.
160 Oysters can change gender
The initially masculine oysters can become a woman over time. It's because,In oysters, sex is determined partly by environment.
161 "Albert Einstein" is an anagram for "ten Elite Breaks"
It seems incredibly appropriate that the name of the geniusAlbert Einstein is an anagram - meaning it uses exactly the same letters - as an expression "ten elite brains". It is also an anagram of "elite brain".
162 Waffle House informs FEMA's decisions
Although it is not an official metric, theThe Federal Emergency Management Agency receives information from Waffle House on their limited closures and menus to determine theGravity of storms.
163 The bigger your brain, the more you yawn longer
Andrew Gallup, a psychologist and professor at the New York State University, Oneonta, have compiled a list of animals-elephants, cats, gorillas, sheep, camels and walrus - and told his students. 'Go online and find as many videos of these gageulating creatures as possible, according to a report ofAtlantic.
Students gathered enough evidence to show that the brain size of an animal (not to the overall size of the animal itself or the size of its mouth) seemed directly related to the length of its yawning. So, basically, if an animal burst for a long time, you can assume safely that it has a "heavy" brain.
164 There is a flower shop in the White House
There is aflorist In the basement of theWhite Housewhere flowers are stored for arrangements throughout the building.
165 Pirates of Pittsburgh plan to build their stadium on a river
Pittsburgh Sports fans can be familiar with PNC park at Pirates from Pittsburgh. But even those who follow the baseball may not have known that the city of Pennsylvania once plans for a "Jet-Style stadium"It would have been positioned on the Monongahela River. The 1958 design included a large futuristic stadium building and a hotel and parking that would have concealed a large bridge-type structure where the Smithfield Street bridge is today.
166 The first 3D film was shown in 1922
The first 3D movie, calledThe power of loveHe had his first at the Theater Hotel Ambassador de Los Angeles on September 27, 1922.
167 Ostrichs can exceed horses
The elastic tendons of ostriches mean that they must exercise less energy to run than your medium animal. According to the search published in theJournal of the interface of the royal societyThis low energy expenditure means that they could go beyond many animals capable of running long distances, such as horses.
168 It is impossible to buzz while holding your nose
Go ahead and hum-yield everything you adjust the head. Now, hold your nose and try to hum. Note anything? Although you can always be able to push a clumsy sound, it's no longer humming. It's because when you'rebuzz, you actually do the same sound as a prolonged consonant, which is done by moving air through your nasal passages. In fact, when you burn, you should feel a little buzzing in your nose. But when you close your mouth to buzz and hold your nose at the same time, the air has no way to escape and the sound of the mood is not created.
169 Robert Downey, Jr. used to be Mr. Peanut's voice
When the mascot of the planters had a relooking in 2010, Iron Man himself,Robert Downey Jr., was behind his voice.
170 Theres is a global drone racing league for drone elite drivers
Flying drones have become a popular hobby for anyone who loves remote control gadgets or aerial photography. But some took the hobby with a notch.The Racing Drones League is a world organization for competitors who build custom machines that race while reaching up 90 miles upright speeds. The CEO and Founder of the League,Nicholas Horbaczewski, RecountStrong"This allows you to actually focus on technology innovation and gives a platform to test and refine."
171 Canada has a fully covered city
Fermont, Canada, is so cold in winter, it is built for residents never to go out for the seven months when the temperatures soak below. Houses, restaurants, supermarkets, shops, schools, health center, bars and a hotel are all contained in a series of interconnected structures.
172 The largest collection of comics is nearly 102,000 solids
If you are an eager cartoon fan, there is no doubt that you will be impressed by the collection thatBob Brettall From the Mission Viejo, California, managed to put together. In 2015, he nabbed theworld record For the largest cartoon collection with 101 822 unique articles.
173 Queen Elizabeth was a mechanic
Near the end ofThe Second World War, Queen Elizabeth worked as a truck mechanic. According toHistory.com, the woman then known as second subordinateELIZABETH WINDSORSinke a pair of combinations and trained in London as a mechanic and military trucking driver. She is the only member of the royal family member of getting into the armed forces and is the only living head of state who served in the Second World War.
174 Owls have three eyelid games
We are used when it flashes, another to sleep, and a third, called the nicitrating membrane, is to clean the surface of the eye.
175 Béla Lugosi was buried in her dracula costume
When the actorBéla LugosiFamous for his representation of Count Dracula, died in 1956, he was buried in his vampire costume.
176 The largest plush bear collection in the world over 8,000
Southern Dakota ResidentJackie Miley To8,026 teddy bear Living with her. It's one for every nine people living in his native fast city.
177 Two of John Tyler's grandchildren are still alive
Although the presidentJohn Tyler was born in 1790, two of hisThe grandsons were still alive from 2018.
178 Cockroaches can survive the decapitation
That the rumor on cockroaches being the only survivors of theend of the world might not be so far. They can often stay alive even after their heads have been cut!
179 One year on uranus is 84 years old on earth
It takes 365 days of land to complete a trip around the sun, which is why a year on our planet lasts these many days. However, onUranus, which is much more distant from our star and follows a wider way around him, a single orbit takes 84 years. This means that a year on uranus lasts nearly a century on earth.
180 In an average grocery store, a quarter of all products contain corn ingredients
Corn on the pavement can be a staple of summer menus, but corn itself is such a staple of American food thatA quarter of all the products found in an average grocery store contain ingredients that come from the origin of corn, according to the journalistMichael PollanBook 2006Omnivore's dilemma. Fries and chicken nuggets would not be crispless without corn fiber drinks and even soft drinks contain corn syrup.
181 You can die of laughter
Chrysippus of Soli, a Greek philosopher, isrumor died laughing with a donkey to eat figures. So, it's possible!
182 The heart of the blue whale has more than five feet long
It is also four feet wide and can weigh more than400 pounds!
183 A 3,500 year tablet can contain the oldest "Yo Mama" joke in the world
As much as human culture evolves, there is also the same thing. A perfect example of this is the fact that atablet Found in Iraq contains the oldest of the known world"Yo Mom" Joke.
According to 3,500 years and believed to be written by a Babylonian student, archaeologists determined that the text translates almost: "... of your mother is by the one who has sex with her. What Which / which is? [No answer] ". Although it may not seem funny for us today (or really a lot of meaning), it was perhaps hilarious thousands of years ago.
184 Spiders can reproach their legs
The spiders Often amputated their legs as a way to escape predators. Fortunately, they can usually push them.
185 The last words of Steve Jobs have been impressed
According to his sister, the last wordsSteve Jobs Have been "oh wow, oh wow, oh wow.
186 The scientific name for a "brain gel" is the sphenopalatine ganglionealgia
When you eat or drink something cold and get a strong pain in your forehead, it is commonly called "brain gel". However, there is also a scientific name for this extremely unpleasant common experience. So, the next time you get a sudden headache because you've eaten your ice too fast, you can tell people around you that you suffer fromSphenopalatine ganglioneralgia.
187 Cows are excited when they resolve
Search published in the newspaperScience of Applied Animal Behaviors revealed that the heifers hadIncreased heart rates And moved more after solving a problem, indicating the excitement.
188 Nearly third of Alaska is in the Arctic Circle
Located on the tip of the extreme northwest of North America,Alaska is a single state for several reasons - whose fact that nearly a third of Alaska is in the Arctic Circle. This is why about half of the state is covered with tundra, which is the kind of vast plains without trees that are common in the frozen north.
189 Roses can become bigger than people
According toGUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDSThe largest rosium, grown in California, was 18 feet, 8 inches tall.
190 Not two tigers have the same stripes
In the same way that not two humans have the same fingerprints, not twotigers have the same stripes. Each tiger has its own model than scientists and researchers can use to distinguish an individual animal from another.
191 Sharks can push thousands of teeth
As if you needed more than one reason to fear the sea of a great sea ...the Sharks can reach 30,000 teeth during their lives.
192 Your left lung is smaller than your right lung
While your lungs get bigger while you grow up with a child in an adult, your right lung will always be bigger than your left lung. According toPulmonary instituteIn humans, the left lung is smaller so that it leaves enough room for your heart, located next to your lung on the left side of your body.
193 The words "Mr. Brighsidu" of the killer is repeated because of the procrastination
The first and second verse of killers "Mr. Brighside" are exactly the same because the main singer,Brandon Flowers, Tergastiné and did not feel like writing more words. The singer saidRolling stonehe wrote the words at the end of his first serious relationship. When he met his guitarist,Dave KauningThe pair was responsible for recording a demonstration of the song and, since the flowers had not written another verse, he simply sang the first.
194 The first stimulators were wall candles
According toPediatric cardiology images, Cardiac stimulators in the 1950s required patients to hang in wall outlets. Yes,We have traveled a long way.
195 Arizona Meteor Crater is actually named after a post office
Many people stated that the weather crater of Arizona was overcome and should be called "Crater Weather". However, the site does not haveactually get his name of the spatial object that created it. Instead, the crater has been named after the closest post office, which was called Meteor.
196 More than 95% of passengers involved in aircraft accidents survive
Are you one of the many people with a fear of flying? Well, put your fears (especially) at rest. According toNational Transport Security Council95% of passengers involved in aviation accidents actually survive. Taking a glance at the accidents between 1983 and 2000 involving more than 53,000 passengers, the Commission found that 51,207 people bring it out alive. These are good luck!
197 American paper money contains hundreds of species of micro-organisms
A study published in the newspaperPlos a have found that the most abundant microorganisms were those that cause acne, as well as many harmless bacteria. They also found vaginal bacteria, microbes of the mouth, pet DNA and viruses.
198 New Hampshire drinks the most alcohol of any state
TheNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Discovered that the new Hampshire residents drank 4.76 gallons of per capita alcohol in 2016, more than any other state. As a comparison, the national average was 2.35 gallons per capita that year.
199 Green Bay, Washington, is known as the "capital of the world toilet paper"
It's because the firstToilet paper "without brilliance" was produced there in the early 1900s. The product came from theNorthern of Green Bay Paper Mills And each package had 1,000 sheets of 4 to 10 inches paper. In 1920, the mill was the largest producer of bath fabric in the world.
200 Betty White Ande Sliced Bread
The 97-year-old actressWhite Betty White was born in 1922, but the commercially available bread did not affect shelves before 1928. And for the ages of more shocking celebrities, checkHere is how old are these 100 emblematic celebrities would be so alive in 2019.
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