- By age 60 most people would have lost half of their taste buds.
- U.S. paper currency isn't made of paper u2013 it's actually a blend of cotton and linen.
- The official state gem of Washington is petrified wood.
- If left in the dark, goldfish may turn a whitish color.
- Many mammals, including cats and dogs, walk on their toes in contrast to humans, who walk on the soles of their feet.
- The Olympic flag was designed in 1913.
- Switzerland eats the most chocolate equating to 10 kilos per person per year.
- Soccer is the most followed sport.
- The 100 folds in a chef's hat represent the 100 ways to cook an egg.
- An AA battery with no charge remaining will not bounce when dropped.
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