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.

2831. Fact

The big differences between pythons and boa constrictors: pythons are longer and lay eggs. Boas give birth to live babies.

2832. Fact

The most common seasonings found in American homes are chili powder, cinnamon, and seasoned salts

2833. Fact

Every person, including identical twins, has a unique eye and tongue print along with their finger print.

2834. Fact

The USSR launched the world's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, in 1957.

2835. Fact

The worldwide Spanish Flu epidemic which broke out in 1918 killed more than 30 million people in less than a year's time.

2836. Fact

It's rumored that sucking on a copper penny will cause a breathalyzer to read 0. Myth Busters on the Discovery Channel proved this wrong.

2837. Fact

Extremely high pressured water can easily cut through a steel beam.

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