Did you know...
Only pregnant female polar bears hibernate.
Did You Know...
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Chickens
Peanut Butter
Did you know...
The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth is called arachibutyrophobia
The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth is called arachibutyrophobia
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Paper
Did you know...
No piece of paper, no matter how big, thin, thick, or small, can be folded in half more than seven times.
No piece of paper, no matter how big, thin, thick, or small, can be folded in half more than seven times.
Mr. Peanut
Jelly Belly
Monkeys
Did you know...
A monkey in South Bend, Indiana was once tried and convicted for smoking a cigarette.
A monkey in South Bend, Indiana was once tried and convicted for smoking a cigarette.
Burps
China
Did you know...
Jesus Christ, Richard Nixon, and Elvis Presley are the three western names known best in China.
Jesus Christ, Richard Nixon, and Elvis Presley are the three western names known best in China.
Astatine
Did you know...
The rarest naturally occurring element is Astatine with only 30 grams estimated to be in the Earth's crust. It is also a highly radioactive halogen.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
Did you know...
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch has the longest name of a place in the United States with 58 letters!
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch has the longest name of a place in the United States with 58 letters!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Land With No Owner
Did you know...
Bir Tawil is one of the only places in the world not claimed by anyone.
Bir Tawil is one of the only places in the world not claimed by anyone.
On Fire Since 1962
Did you know...
Centralia, a town in Pennsylvania, has been on fire since 1962 and is estimated to burn until 2261-3011, or for another 250-1,000 years!
Centralia, a town in Pennsylvania, has been on fire since 1962 and is estimated to burn until 2261-3011, or for another 250-1,000 years!
Computer Bug
Did you know...
A computer problem was once caused by a moth flying into the computer's circutry, henceforth the term 'computer bug'.
A computer problem was once caused by a moth flying into the computer's circutry, henceforth the term 'computer bug'.
The Million-Dollar Book
Did you know...
The most expensive book in the world is "Birds of America" for $11.4 million. It is 3-feet tall and has 1,000 illustrations of 435 birds, all life-sized.
The most expensive book in the world is "Birds of America" for $11.4 million. It is 3-feet tall and has 1,000 illustrations of 435 birds, all life-sized.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
The Guinness Book of Records
Did you know...
The Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from Public Libraries.
The Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from Public Libraries.
Olives
Did you know...
In 1987, American Airlines saved about $40,000 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first class.
In 1987, American Airlines saved about $40,000 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first class.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Did you know...
Leonardo Da Vinci could write with one hand and at the same time, draw with the other.
Leonardo Da Vinci could write with one hand and at the same time, draw with the other.
Tongue Twisters
Did you know...
Sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick is said to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language.
Sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick is said to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Antidisestablishmentarianism
Did you know...
The opposition of separation of church and state is called antidisestablishmentarianism.
The opposition of separation of church and state is called antidisestablishmentarianism.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Global Warming
Did you know...
A Swiss ski resort once announced that it would combat global warming by wrapping its mountain glaciers in aluminum foil to keep them from melting.
A Swiss ski resort once announced that it would combat global warming by wrapping its mountain glaciers in aluminum foil to keep them from melting.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Long Names
Did you know...
The world's longest name officially used by a person is "Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald Hubert Irvin John Kenneth Lloyd Martin Nero Oliver Paul Quincy Randolph Shermasn Thomas Uncas Victor William Xerxes Yancy Zeus Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorft Senior" which is composed of 28 words or 192 letters.
The world's longest name officially used by a person is "Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald Hubert Irvin John Kenneth Lloyd Martin Nero Oliver Paul Quincy Randolph Shermasn Thomas Uncas Victor William Xerxes Yancy Zeus Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorft Senior" which is composed of 28 words or 192 letters.
Golf
Did you know...
In Scotland, a new game was invented. it was called Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden. And thus GOLF entered the English language.
In Scotland, a new game was invented. it was called Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden. And thus GOLF entered the English language.
Number A
Did you know...
If you spelled out numbers, you would have to go to one thousand to find the letter A.
If you spelled out numbers, you would have to go to one thousand to find the letter A.
Hair
Did you know...
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. Copper is brown-red. Scientific evidence to back up blonde jokes.
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. Copper is brown-red. Scientific evidence to back up blonde jokes.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Drowning
Did you know...
You can drown and not die, since drowning is the process of taking water into the lungs, not to die by doing so.
You can drown and not die, since drowning is the process of taking water into the lungs, not to die by doing so.
Pennsylvania v. Colorado
Did you know...
The highest point in Pennsylvania is lower than the lowest point in Colorado.
The highest point in Pennsylvania is lower than the lowest point in Colorado.
Hawaiian Alphabet
Did you know...
The Hawaiian Alphabet contains 13 letters, A, E, I, O, U, H, K, L, M, N, P, and W.
The Hawaiian Alphabet contains 13 letters, A, E, I, O, U, H, K, L, M, N, P, and W.
Joseph Swan
Did you know...
9 out of 10 people believe Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.This isn't true; Joseph Swan did.
9 out of 10 people believe Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.This isn't true; Joseph Swan did.
Charlie Chaplan
Did you know...
Charlie Chaplan once won third place in a Charlie Chaplan look-alike contest.
Charlie Chaplan once won third place in a Charlie Chaplan look-alike contest.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Cranberries
Did you know...
Cranberries are sorted for ripeness by bouncing them; a fully ripened cranberry can be dribbled like a basketball.
Cranberries are sorted for ripeness by bouncing them; a fully ripened cranberry can be dribbled like a basketball.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
February
Did you know...
February 1865 is the only month in recorded history that has not had a full moon.
February 1865 is the only month in recorded history that has not had a full moon.
Donald Duck
Did you know...
Donald Duck comics were banned in Finland because he doesn’t wear pants.
Donald Duck comics were banned in Finland because he doesn’t wear pants.
Musical Instruments
Did you know...
Yearly, around 8,000 people in America get injured by musical instruments.
Yearly, around 8,000 people in America get injured by musical instruments.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Potatoes
Did you know...
In Ancient Peru, when a woman found an "ugly" potato, it was the custom for her to push it into the face of the nearest man.
In Ancient Peru, when a woman found an "ugly" potato, it was the custom for her to push it into the face of the nearest man.
Alphabet
Did you know...
The school sentence "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." uses every letter in the alphabet.
The school sentence "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." uses every letter in the alphabet.
Geese
Did you know...
A group of geese on the ground is a gaggle and a group of geese in the air is a skein.
A group of geese on the ground is a gaggle and a group of geese in the air is a skein.
Thingamajig
Did you know...
'Thingamajig' is actually a word, meaning an object that you do not know the name of.
'Thingamajig' is actually a word, meaning an object that you do not know the name of.
Mustaches
Did you know...
The King of Hearts is the only King in a deck of cards that does not have a mustache.
The King of Hearts is the only King in a deck of cards that does not have a mustache.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Welcome!
Hey readers!
This blog is just a place for you to relax, unwind, and learn about some stupidly random facts! I will post new facts as I get them, and if you have any cool, amazing, unbelievable, or weird facts, just email them to me at rdohrn16@newarka.edu and i will post them. Happy reading!
This blog is just a place for you to relax, unwind, and learn about some stupidly random facts! I will post new facts as I get them, and if you have any cool, amazing, unbelievable, or weird facts, just email them to me at rdohrn16@newarka.edu and i will post them. Happy reading!
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