- Born in 1777, German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss contributed brilliant work in geometry, statistics, number theories, algebra and much more.
- The most common disease is tooth decay.
- Dark green lettuce leaves are more nutritious than lighter ones.
- Wine is sold in tinted bottles because it spoils when exposed to light.
- There are over 4,300 known species of ladybugs.
- The only thing that can destroy a diamond is intense heat.
- An elephant's trunk can hold over 5 litres of water.
- There are over 2,500 apple varieties grown in the U.S.
- 21% of people don't make their bed in the morning.
- Platypuses are venomous.
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