- Born in 1777, German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss contributed brilliant work in geometry, statistics, number theories, algebra and much more.
- Cucumbers are 96% water.
- The electric toothbrush was invented in 1939.
- The first flight traveled at less than 7 mph (ground speed).
- The official state gem of Washington is petrified wood.
- Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.
- On average you blink 25,000 a day.
- Flushable toilets were in use in ancient Rome.
- 20% of China's plants are used in medicine.
- The average porcupine has 30,000 spikes.
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