- Paper originated from China.
- Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
- India has over 50 million monkeys.
- New York's Central Park was opened in 1876.
- The human eye can detect more shades of green that any other colour.
- The 50-star flag was designed for a high school class assignment.
- A bear has 42 teeth.
- The compass and straight edge were powerful tools in the advancement of geometry, allowing the construction of various lengths, angles and geometric shapes.
- You have to eat 5kg (11lb) of potatoes to put on .5kg (1lb) of weight (a potato has no more calories than an apple).
- An AA battery with no charge remaining will not bounce when dropped.
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