4900. Fact

On April 12, 1938, the state of New York passed a law requiring medical tests for marriage license applicants, the first state to do so.

4901. Fact

The largest number of children born to one woman, who was a Russian peasant is 69

4902. Fact

Each year 50,000 earthquakes take place on this planet.

4903. Fact

Tomatoes and cucumbers are fruits

4904. Fact

In 1942 the Jello company introduced Cola flavored jello, which only lasted a year

4905. Fact

During World War II Canadian scientists secretly developed biological weapons which were later taken over by the USA. Anthrax was one.

4906. Fact

Bulls are colorblind, therefore will usually charge at a matador's waving cape no matter what color it is -- be it red or neon yellow.

4907. Fact

The triangular shape that Toblerone chocolates are packaged in, is protected by law

4908. Fact

It is unknown if odd perfect numbers exist

4909. Fact

Girls tend to sleep more soundly than boys.

4910. Fact

Hacky Sack was invented by a football player in the mid 1970's who used it to stregthen tendons he had torn in his knee.

4911. Fact

Gold leaf is attached to paper or plaster with egg whites, the same now as in ancient times.

4912. Fact

The deadliest war in history excluding World War II was a civil war in China in the 1850s in which the rebels were led by a man who thought he was the brother of Jesus Christ.

4913. Fact

The collecting of Beer mats is called Tegestology.

4914. Fact

Mockingbirds can imitate any sound from a squeaking door to a cat meowing.

4915. Fact

A dime has 118 ridges around the edge

4916. Fact

Capsaicin, which makes hot peppers hot to the human mouth, is best neutralized by casein, the main protein found in milk.

4917. Fact

The Xerox company was initially called the Haloid Company

4918. Fact

A jumbo jet uses 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.

4919. Fact

The New York Yankees have appeared in the World Series a league leading 38 times and won 26 titles

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