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The word utopia u2013 an ideal place u2013 ironically comes from a Greek word meaning u201cno place.u201d. The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance. Dragonflies have 6 legs but can't walk. The equals sign (=) was invented in 1557 by a Welsh mathematician named Robert Recorde. 1 plain milk chocolate bar has more protein than a banana. Over 550 hot dogs are eaten every second in the United States. The surface of Mars is covered in rust, making the planet appear red. Helminthophobia is the fear of worms. The symbols used for addition (+) and subtraction (-) have been around for thousands of years but it wasn't until the 16th century that most mathematical symbols were invented. Before this time math equations were written in words, making it very time consuming. reload more facts