- The 'black box' that houses an airplanes voice recorder is actually orange so it can be more easily detected amid the debris of a plane crash.
- Jousting is the official sport of Maryland.
- The King of Hearts is the only king without a mustache.
- There is no butter in buttermilk.
- Pinocchio is Italian for 'pine head'.
- A cheetahs top speed is 114kph (70mph).
- The compass and straight edge were powerful tools in the advancement of geometry, allowing the construction of various lengths, angles and geometric shapes.
- The average bank teller loses $250 every year.
- Mint comes in over 30 varieties.
- 72% of people eavesdrop.
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