- It is believed that Ancient Egyptians used complex mathematics such as algebra, arithmetic and geometry as far back as 3000 BC, such as equations to approximate the area of circles.
- A fifteen-year-old boy invented earmuffs in 1873.
- Most snakes have 1 lung.
- Each year, the Moon moves away from Earth by about four centimeters.
- There are over 600 windows on the Empire State Building.
- MTV (Music Television) made its debut at 12:01 a.m. August 1st 1981 (the first music video shown 'Video killed the radio star' by the Buggles).
- Yawns are contagious to dogs as well as humans.
- Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras lived around the year 500 BC and is known for his Pythagorean theorem relating to the three sides of a right angle triangle: a^2 + b^2 = c^2.
- American Black bears are not just black but include bears of varying colors including blonde, cinnamon, brown, white and even silver-blue.
- Womens hearts beat faster than mens.
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