4350. Fact

The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp (a variety of the marijuana plant) paper.

4351. Fact

The art of knitting originated in Scotland.

4352. Fact

The oldest actor to win a Best Actor Oscar is Henry Fonda. He was 76 when he won it

4353. Fact

Oenophobia is the Fear of wines.

4354. Fact

In the United States, approximately 50 million people fish per year

4355. Fact

One pound of tea can make 300 cups of the beverage.

4356. Fact

The 1st US federal legislation prohibiting narcotics (opium) was enacted in 1909.

4357. Fact

A skunk's smell can be detected by a human a mile away.

4358. Fact

In the 18th century, potatoes were given out as a dessert. They were served in a napkin, salted and hot

4359. Fact

In the original version of Cinderella the slipper was made out of fur, not glass.

4360. Fact

The only English place that has a name that ends with an exclamation mark is Westward Ho!

4361. Fact

A scientific report form the University of California found that the steam rising from a cup of coffee contains the same amounts of antioxidants as three oranges. The antioxidants are heterocyclic compounds which prevents cancer and heart disease.

4362. Fact

All the moons of the Solar System are named after Greek and Roman mythology, except the moons of Uranus, which are named after Shakespearean characters.

4363. Fact

All the chemicals in a human body combined are estimated to be worth about 6.25 euro.

4364. Fact

Racecar driver Lee Petty once left a pitstop and did a full lap at Nascar with a pit crew member still on the hood

4365. Fact

Some lions mate over 50 times a day.

4366. Fact

American novelist Mark Twain was the first known author to submit a typed manuscript

4367. Fact

A broken clock is right at least twice a day.

4368. Fact

The 1st personal computer, the Apple II, went on sale in 1977.

4369. Fact

Up to 25% of hospital keyboards carry the MRSA infection.

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