- The alchemy symbol for water is an inverted triangle, resembling a cup or glass.
- A car travelling at 80kph (50mph) uses half its fuel to overcome wind resistance.
- All babies are born with blue eyes.
- The only one-syllabled U.S. state is Maine.
- The ideal temperature to fall asleep is between 18-30c (64-86f).
- The past tense for the English word 'dare' is 'durst'.
- Atychiphobia is the fear of failure.
- Some dinosaurs had tails over 13m (45 feet) long.
- Less than 20% of shark attacks are fatal.
- Before beginning his movie career Keanu Reeves managed a pasta shop in Toronto Canada.
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