- Fibonacci numbers are named after Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa (better known as Fibonacci) who introduced them to Western Europe after they had earlier been described by Indian mathematicians. They are related to the golden ratio and proceed in the following order: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, .... Can you see the pattern?.
- The Cambodian alphabet has 74 letters.
- The average person goes to the toilet 6 times a day.
- Draughts (checkers) is older than chess.
- Giant tortoises can live in captivity longer than any other animal.
- 1 out of every 8 letters written is an e.
- The world's most expensive spice is saffron.
- Over 550 hot dogs are eaten every second in the United States.
- The electric toothbrush was invented in 1939.
- The average cow produces 40 glasses of milk a day.
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