- 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.
- Madonna and Michael Jackson were both born in 1958.
- Women were not allowed to vote in France until 1944.
- You burn more calories sleeping than watching television.
- A Galapagos tortoise can take up to three weeks to digest a meal.
- The longest one syllable word in the English language is 'screeched'.
- Horses have 18 more bones than humans.
- Some perfumes actually have whale poo in them.
- Room temperature is defined as between 20 to 25C (68 to 77F).
- Elephants are capable of swimming 20 miles a day.
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