- The word denim comes from 'de Nimes' or from Nimes which is a town in France.
- The fortune cookie was invented in San Francisco.
- Caterpillars have over 2,000 muscles.
- 1 out of every 8 letters written is an e.
- Ice skating rinks always go counter clock wise (for the majority of people that are right handed needing to hang onto the rail).
- Kangaroos can jump 30 feet.
- Japan is the 3rd largest consumer of coffee.
- Ombrophobia is the fear of rain.
- Golf was the first sport to be played on the moon.
- Jack is the most common name in nursery rhymes.
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