- The word 'geometry' comes from the Greek words 'geo', meaning earth, and 'metria', meaning measure.
- Jousting is the official sport of Maryland.
- The Dead Sea is actually an inland lake.
- Heliophobia is the fear of sunlight.
- Venetian blinds were invented in Japan.
- Christmas trees originated from Germany.
- The TV sitcom Seinfeld was originally called 'The Seinfeld Chronicles'.
- That in developed countries 27% of food is thrown away.
- These days mathematics is important in many different types of jobs, including those related to engineering, business, science, medicine and more.
- An octopus pupil is rectangular.
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