8322. Fact

Thomas Edison was afraid of the dark

8323. Fact

When explorers first arrived in Venezuela, they were reminded of Venice. They named the country Little Venice, which translated into Spanish is Venezuela

8324. Animal Facts

The queen naked mole rat is the only one to have babies. She keeps the others sterile (incapable of having babies) using a special chemical in her urine.

8325. Fact

A tree in metropolitan area will survive for approximately eight years

8326. Fact

Because of Animal Crackers, many kids until they reach the age of ten, believe a bear is as tall as a giraffe.

8327. Fact

The citric acid found in lemon juice is said to be able to dissolve a pearl

8328. Fact

Humpback whales are capable of living up to 95 years

8329. Fact

In a lifetime, on average a honey bee produces 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey

8330. Fact

Basketball was invented by Canadian James Naismith in 1891

8331. Fact

Research has indicated that a tie that is on too tight can increase the risk of glaucoma in men

8332. Fact

Michael Keaton's original name is Michael Douglas.

8333. Fact

More than 10% of the world's salt is used to de-ice American roads.

8334. Fact

The safety pin was patented in 1849 by Walter Hunt. He sold the patent rights for $400.

8335. Fact

B & D is an acronym for bondage and dominance, or bondage and discipline.

8336. Fact

The skin of the average woman weighs 3 kilograms, while that of the average man weighs 5 kilograms

8337. Fact

There are orange peels and raisins in A-1 Steak Sauce.

8338. Fact

The most recycled product in the world is the automobile.

8339. Fact

The giraffe has the highest blood pressure of any animal.

8340. Fact

The tip of a 1/3 inch long hour-hand on a wristwatch travels at 0.00000275 mph

8341. Fact

3000 children die every day in Africa because of malaria

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