- You might have heard the word 'infinity' before or seen its symbol that looks like the number 8 placed on its side. Infinity means a limitless quantity or something that goes on forever. While it's not really a number like 1, 2 or 3, infinity is often used in math as part of equations and formulas.
- The symbols used for addition (+) and subtraction (-) have been around for thousands of years but it wasn't until the 16th century that most mathematical symbols were invented. Before this time math equations were written in words, making it very time consuming.
- The world's first roller coaster opened in 1884 at Coney Island New York.
- Only male turkeys gobble.
- Black on yellow are the 2 colors with the strongest impact.
- Your liver has over 500 functions.
- 2/3 of the world's eggplants are grown in the US New Jersey.
- The most difficult-to-pronounce town is in Wales: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyll llantysiliogogogoch.
- Your most active muscles are in your eye.
- The meaning of 'Blue Chip' comes from blue casino chips which have a high value.
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