3580. Fact

Ten percent of the salt mined in the world each year is used to de-ice the roads in America.

3581. Fact

In Los Angelos, California it is legal for a man to beat his wife with a leather strap as long as it is less than two inches in width, or she gives him permission to use a wider strap.

3582. Fact

In 1900 the average age at death in the US was 47.

3583. Fact

James Bond is also known as Mr. Kiss-Kiss-Bang-Bang.

3584. Fact

The Greek National anthem has 158 verses.

3585. Fact

The herring is the most widely eaten fish in the world. Nutritionally its fuel value is that equal to that of a beefsteak.

3586. Fact

Ellen Macarthur, yachtswoman, had a total of 891 naps in 94 days that were each 36 minutes long while on her Vendee Round the Globe yacht race

3587. Fact

The O when used as a prefix in Irish surnames means descendant of.

3588. Fact

When pitched, the average Major League baseball rotates 15 times before being hit.

3589. Fact

It is illegal to hunt camels in the state of Arizona.

3590. Fact

Leonardo DiCaprio got his first onscreen kiss from a man.

3591. Fact

In 1936, the first practical helicopter was invented. It was the German Focke-Wulf Fw 61.

3592. Fact

Every continent has a city called Rome

3593. Fact

Some toothpastes contain antifreeze

3594. Fact

Kissing is healthier than shaking hands

3595. Fact

The longest fangs of a snake are found on the Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica), and can reach over 2 inches in length

3596. Fact

A bird 'chews'with its stomach.

3597. Fact

Johnny Depp suffers from self-injury.

3598. Fact

In 1657, the first chocolate house was opened in London, England

3599. Fact

Flamingos pee on their legs to cool themselves off.

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