6029. Fact

In Erwin, Tennessee an elephant was once hanged for murder.

6030. Fact

In 1977, George Willig was fined $1.10 for climbing the World Trade Center building.

6031. Fact

The Chinese were using aluminum to make things as early as 300 AD Western civilization didn't rediscover aluminum until 1827.

6032. Fact

The only President in office to weigh less than 100 pounds was James Madison.

6033. Fact

Reindeer like to eat bananas

6034. Fact

Lab tests can detect traces of alcohol in urine six to 12 hours after a person has stopped drinking.

6035. Animal Facts

A rat can fall from a five-storey building and walk away unharmed.

6036. Fact

Beluga whales which are also called white whales are not born white. They are born grey in color, and by the age of six become completely white

6037. Fact

There are 2,320 Navy SEALs.

6038. Fact

Napoleon made his battle plans in a sandbox.

6039. Fact

Before the merger with MGM in 1981, eight of the top ten movies released by United Artists were James Bond films.

6040. Fact

The Empire State Building in New York City weighs approximately 365,000 tons.

6041. Fact

Dall's porpoise never sleeps, elephants sleep two hours a day, horses nap standing up, and Sitatunga antelopes can sleep submerged

6042. Fact

Pine, spruce, or other evergreen wood should never be used in barbecues. These woods, when burning or smoking, can add harmful tar and resins to the food. Only hardwoods should be used for smoking and grilling, such as oak, pecan, hickory, maple, cherry, alder, apple, or mesquite, depending on the type of meat being cooked.

6043. Fact

During the Gold Rush in 1849, some people paid as much as $100 for a glass of water.

6044. Fact

Stamp collecting is the most popular hobby in the world.

6045. Fact

Some octopuses have been known to eat their arms off when they are exposed to stressful situations

6046. Fact

In New Hampshire it is illegal to inhale bus fumes with the intent of inducing euphoria.

6047. Fact

¥ Hair and nails do not continue to grow after death. The skin recedes, making it appear to grow.

6048. Fact

The Statue of Liberty's mouth is 3 feet wide.

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