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5722. Fact
In the great fire of London in 1666, half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.

5723. Fact
Althaiophobia is the fear of marshmallows

5724. Animal Facts
The bluebottle and greenbottle flies common in houses lay their eggs in rotting meat, dead animals and animal faeces.

5725. Fact
315 words in the 1996 Webster's dictionary were mispelled.

5726. Fact
Rats are omnivorous, eating nearly any type of food, including dead and dying members of their own species.

5727. Fact
The title role of Dirty Harry, 1971, was originally intended for Frank Sinatra. After he refused, it was offered to John Wayne, and then Paul Newman, finally being accepted by Clint Eastwood.

5728. Fact
Toilets in Australia flush counter clockwise.

5729. Fact
George Washington had teeth made out of hippopotamus ivory

5730. Fact
40% of men report they like the missionary position the best, while 20% prefer the doggy style.

5731. Fact
La Paz, Bolivia is the highest capital city in the world.

5732. Fact
LSD is made from lysergic acid, which is found in ergot, a type of fungus

5733. Fact
It has been medically been proven that laughter is an effective pain killer

5734. Fact
Pigs have no sweat glands, which is why they stay in water or mud to keep cool

5735. Fact
Singer Billy Joel tried to commit suicide when he was 21 by drinking furniture polish

5736. Fact
An average home creates more pollution than does the average car

5737. Fact
In Arizona it is illegal to have more than two dildos in one house

5738. Fact
In 1832 Abraham Lincoln ran for the Illinois legislature, and lost.

5739. Fact
Back in 1796, dimes were called dismes

5740. Fact
There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with orange, purple, and silver.

5741. Fact
Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand

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