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.

2821. Fact

Although identified with Scotland, bagpipes are actually a very ancient instrument, introduced into the British Isles by the Romans.

2822. Fact

By raising your legs slowly and laying on your back, you can't sink in quicksand.

2823. Fact

During World War II, condoms were used to cover rifle barrels from being damaged by salt water as the soldiers swam to shore

2824. Fact

Deep Breathing gives you health benefits similar to aerobics.

2825. Fact

England's Stonehenge is 1500 years older than Rome's Colosseum.

2826. Fact

Diamonds mined in Brazil are harder than those found in Africa.

2827. Fact

Bhutan issued a stamp in 1973 that looked like a record and actually would play the Bhutanese national anthem if placed on a record player

2828. Fact

Head lice actually prefer to live on clean heads, not dirty ones.

2829. Fact

Enough beer is poured every Saturday across America to fill the Orange Bowl.

2830. Fact

In the late 19th century, millions of human mummies were used as fuel for locomotives in Egypt where wood and coal was scarce, but mummies were plentiful.

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