4858. Fact

The origins of the soldier term G.I. is an abbreviation for Government Issue, which was stamped on all government kits supplied to recruits in the US Army during World War II

4859. Fact

A polar bears skin is black. Its fur is actually clear, but like snow it appears white.

4860. Fact

A chameleon's tongue is twice the length of its body.

4861. Fact

A herd of forty-five thirsty, rambunctious elephants stampeded into a brewery in Midnapore, where they smashed vats and slurped up beer in a bender that went on for two days.

4862. Fact

The feet have approximately 250,000 sweat glands

4863. Animal Facts

Geckos and centipedes both eat cockroaches.

4864. Fact

An average American child watches approximately 28 hours of television in one week

4865. Fact

Bacteria that cause tooth decay, acne, tuberculosis, and leprosy can be cured with cashews.

4866. Fact

Babe Ruth wore No. 3 because he batted third.

4867. Fact

The first music video ever played on MTV Europe was by Dire Straits, Money For Nothing.

4868. Fact

Fried chicken is the most popular meal ordered in sit-down restaurants in the US. The next in popularity are: roast beef, spaghetti, turkey, baked ham, and fried shrimp.

4869. Fact

The average single man is one inch shorter than the average married man.

4870. Fact

Chili Powder was invented in the 19th century in the American Southwest

4871. Fact

A person that is struck by lightning has a greater chance of developing motor neurone disease

4872. Fact

When Coca-Cola began to be sold in China, they used characters that would sound like Coca-Cola when spoken. Unfortunately, what they turned out to mean was Bite the wax tadpole. It did not sell well

4873. Fact

In 1984, a Canadian farmer began renting advertising space on his cows.

4874. Fact

The sun is approximately 149 million kilometres from the earth

4875. Fact

Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States'national income.

4876. Fact

The average porcupine has more than 30,000 quills.

4877. Fact

All the chemicals in a human body combined are worth about 6.25 euro (if sold separately).

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