- The game of basketball was first played using a soccer ball and two peach baskets.
- Oak trees don't produce acorns until they are 50 years old.
- The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze over completely.
- The compass and straight edge were powerful tools in the advancement of geometry, allowing the construction of various lengths, angles and geometric shapes.
- Hypnotism is banned in public schools in San Diego (U.S.).
- Black on yellow are the 2 colors with the strongest impact.
- A platypus can eat its weight in worms every day.
- There are over 1,600 known species of starfishes.
- 42% of men and women 25% don't wash their hands after using a public toilet.
- The number 1 reason why people purchase a mobile phone is for safety.
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