7098. Fact

In ancient Rome, lead poisoning was a prevalent disease amongst the wealthy because of their extensive use of lead. Many Roman women died because of lead poisoning caused by the use of make-up that contained lead

7099. Fact

The nickname for a Japanese businessmen is Salarymen.

7100. Fact

In 2002, the most popular car color in North America was silver.

7101. Fact

The first written account of the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie, was made in 565AD.

7102. Fact

Cutthroat Island is the biggest movie flop in history, losing an estimated $81 million. It's almost double the loss of the second-biggest money loser, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen ($48.1 million).

7103. Fact

Gabriel, Michael, and Lucifer are the only angels named in the Bible.

7104. Fact

Texas horned toads can shoot blood out of the corners or their eyes.

7105. Fact

We blink 25 times a minute.

7106. Fact

One in about eight million people has progeria, a disease that causes people to grow faster than they age.

7107. Fact

Jaguars are frightened by dogs.

7108. Fact

The coldest outdoor temperature ever recorded on earth was 127 below zero in Antarctica on August 24, 1960.

7109. Fact

In Radford, VA you are not allowed to spit, loogie, puke, or urinate on the streets.

7110. Animal Facts

Flea larvae eat their parents' faeces – or each other.

7111. Fact

In Iceland it is illegal to have pets.

7112. Fact

In New York City, approximately 1,600 people are bitten by other humans annually

7113. Fact

It was claimed that a Tiger shot dead by colonel Jim Corbett in 1907 had killed 436 people in India.

7114. Fact

Women generally produce more natural lubrication when they're ovulating.

7115. Fact

Tarantulas can live up to 30 years

7116. Fact

66% of wedding cards are hand delivered by people

7117. Fact

Male seagulls have red legs.

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