9268. Fact

The fastest bird is the Spine-tailed swift, clocked at speeds of up to 220 miles per hour.

9269. Fact

On average 1,668 gallons of water are used by each person in the United States daily

9270. Fact

From 1526 to 1707, the first six Mogul emperors of India ruled in unbroken succession from father to son

9271. Fact

The destruction of the Berlin Wall began when private citizens began to demolish entire sections of the Wall without interference from government officials on November 9, 1989

9272. Fact

The tip of the hour hand on your watch travels at a speed of 0.00000275 miles per hour.

9273. Fact

In 1391, China began producing toliet paper for use by its Emperors

9274. Fact

In the United States there are about three million honey producing colonies

9275. Fact

There was an army general during the Liberia Civil War who used to lead his army into battle naked. His nickname was General Butt Naked. Joshua Milton Blahyi (his real name) is now an evangelical preacher in Monrovia

9276. Fact

The sport Lacrosse was initially played by Native American Indians. They played the sport to prepare for war

9277. Fact

The first translation of the English Bible was initiated by John Wycliffe and completed by John Purvey in 1388.

9278. Fact

Cockroaches break wind every 15 minutes.

9279. Fact

The prostate gland is one of the organs that contributes fluid to semen.

9280. Fact

In Japan, the number four is considered to be unlucky because the Japanese word for four sounds very similar to the word death

9281. Fact

In a deck of cards, the King of Hearts is the only king without a moustache.

9282. Fact

There are approximately 100,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body

9283. Fact

Slugs have 4 noses

9284. Fact

The most popular treat for Halloween trick-or-treaters are candy bars with Snickers being the most popular

9285. Fact

The average American woman spends 55 minutes per day getting showered, dressed, and groomed.

9286. Fact

Women hearts beat faster than men

9287. Fact

In Eureka, Nevada men who have mustaches are forbidden from kissing women.

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