- The drinking straw was invented in 1886.
- A group of frogs is called an army.
- Elephants can run up to 40kmh (25mph).
- The Internet was originally called ARPANet (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) designed by the US department of defense.
- Hawaii was originally called the Sandwich Islands.
- October the 10th is national metric day.
- You can't hum while plugging your nose.
- In 1642 French mathematician Blaise Pascal invented the mechanical calculator.
- 72% of people eavesdrop.
- The tallest mammal is the giraffe.
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