2801. Fact

The state of Florida is bigger than England.

2802. Fact

At one time, Pumpkins were recommended for the removal of freckles and curing snake bites

2803. Fact

Compact discs read from the inside to the outside edge, the reverse of how a record works.

2804. Fact

About half of all Americans are on a diet on any given day.

2805. Fact

Approximate number of facial expressions dogs can make: 100.

2806. Fact

A snail can sleep for 3 years.

2807. Fact

Elton John and The Beach Boys are tied for the record for the longest gap between number one hit singles in the United States. Both waited 21 years, 11 months.

2808. Fact

It is illegal for tourists to enter Mexico with more than 2 CD's.

2809. Fact

Everyone thought Albert Einstein suffered from dyslexia, because he couldn't speak properly until he was 9 years old.

2810. Fact

Muhammad is the most common first name in the world.

2811. Fact

Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use

2812. Fact

About 70 percent of Americans who go to college do it just to make more money

2813. Fact

After twenty-seven years, Betty Rubble made her debut as a Flintstones Vitamin in 1996

2814. Fact

A cucumber is 96% water.

2815. Fact

The first person selected as the Time Magazine Man of the Year - Charles Lindbergh in 1927.

2816. Fact

Retail espresso vendors report an increase in decaffeinated sales in the month of January due to New Year's resolutions to decrease caffeine intake.

2817. Fact

The longest game of Monopoly played underwater is 45 days

2818. Fact

An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.

2819. Fact

Slaves under the last emperors of China wore pigtails so they could be picked out quickly

2820. Fact

It is estimated that a plastic container can resist decomposition for as long as 50,000 years.

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