- Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa (better known as Fibonacci) lived between the years 1170 and 1250 and is best known today for Fibonacci numbers, the number sequence named after him. Fibonacci introduced the number sequence to Western Europe in his book 'Liber Abaci' after they had been described earlier by Indian mathematicians.
- $30 of raw popcorn translates into $3,000 in sales at movie theaters.
- The first flight traveled at less than 7 mph (ground speed).
- The average pool cue is 1.4m (4.75ft) long.
- The average raindrop takes 2 minutes to hit the ground.
- An Ostrich's kick can kill a lion.
- The largest exporter of sugar is Cuba.
- Perth is Australia's windiest city.
- The rarest type of diamond is green.
- Not all your taste buds are on our tongue (10% are on the insides of you cheeks).
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