5990. Fact

In a study that was done by the University of Chicago in 1907, it was concluded that the easiest color to spot is yellow. This is why John Hertz, who is the founder of the Yellow Cab Company picked cabs to be yellow

5991. Animal Facts

The only mammals that don't get lice are anteaters, armadillos, bats, duck-billed platypuses, whales, dolphins and porpoises.

5992. Fact

Queen Lydia Liliuokalani was the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Islands. She was also the only Queen the United States ever had

5993. Fact

The substance that gives red wine and dark beer its color is said to have a positive effects on cholesterol and blood pressure

5994. Fact

There is no solid proof of who built the Taj Mahal.

5995. Fact

Women buy four out of every 10 condoms sold.

5996. Fact

Each year in America there are about 300,000 deaths that can be attributed to obesity

5997. Fact

There is an area located off the south-eastern Atlantic coast of the United States called the Bermuda Triangle. It is known for a high rate of unexplained losses of ships, small boats, and aircraft, which has led some people to believe that this triangle has supernatural powers

5998. Fact

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Orange County, California. Number one is heart disease.

5999. Fact

About a third of all Americans flush the toilet while they're still sitting on it.

6000. Fact

Currently, there is no cure for HIV/AIDS. People living with HIV will need lifelong treatment.

6001. Fact

From all the vegetables, beets contain the most sugar

6002. Fact

The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers founded in 1744, is the world's oldest golf club.

6003. Fact

Rhode Island is the smallest state with the longest name. The official name, used on all state documents, is "Rhode Island and Providence Plantations."

6004. Fact

In South Carolina you can be fined for not denouncing the evils of intemperance on the fourth Friday of every October.

6005. Animal Facts

Rats have super-strong teeth.Amongst other things, they can bite through wood, metal and electric cables.

6006. Fact

Hills Brothers Ground Vacuum Packed Coffee was first introduced in 1900.

6007. Fact

The steepest street in the world is Baldwin Street located in Dunedin, New Zealand. It has an incline of 38%

6008. Fact

78 rpm albums, used prior to 1948, were only capable of recording for four minutes. It wasn't until later that year that Columbia Records introduced 33 rpm albums capable of playing 23 minutes per side.

6009. Fact

If Texas were a country it's GNP would be fifth largest of any country on earth.

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