6882. Fact

In the U.S., 75% of the pencils sold are painted yellow

6883. Fact

The theme song of the Harlem Globetrotters is Sweet Georgia Brown.

6884. Fact

Mario, of Super Mario Bros. fame, appeared in the 1981 arcade game, Donkey Kong. His original name was Jumpman, but was changed to Mario to honor the Nintendo of America's landlord, Mario Segali.

6885. Fact

The word crap came from Thomas Crapper-a famous plumber in the early days of the toilet.

6886. Fact

Massachusetts law declares that peanuts may not be eaten in court.

6887. Fact

People that suffer from gum disease are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack

6888. Fact

The majority of burglaries occur during the daytime when people are not home

6889. Fact

Oranges, lemons, watermelons, and tomatoes are berries.

6890. Fact

The smallest number spelled with an a is one thousand.

6891. Fact

The tiger is the largest member of the cat family.

6892. Fact

Each year, Americans throw away 25 trillion Styrofoam cups

6893. Fact

Grand Rapids, Michigan was the first city in the US to put fluoride in their water.

6894. Fact

Most boat owners name their boats. The most popular boat name is Obsession.

6895. Fact

Anyone could come to Andrew Jackson's public parties at the White House. At his last one, a wheel of cheese weighing 1,400 lbs. was eaten in two hours. The White House smelled of cheese for weeks.

6896. Fact

Seven of the eight US Presidents who have died in office either through illness or assassination were elected at precisely 20-year intervals.

6897. Fact

Amish people do not believe in the use of aerosal air fresheners

6898. Fact

Former U.S. President William Taft converted the White House stable into a four car garage in 1909

6899. Fact

In 1916, an elephant was tried and hung for murder in Erwin, Tennessee

6900. Fact

Passion fruits have a tranquilizing effect on the body

6901. Fact

The electric automobile self-starter was invented to make it possible for women to drive without a companion, who was previously needed to crank the engine.

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