- 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.
- One is the only number with letters in reverse alphabetical order.
- Myrmecophobia is the fear of ants.
- Humans are the only primates that don't have pigment in the palms of their hands.
- Pound cake got its name from the original recipe which called for a pound of butter.
- The most popular toothbrush color is blue.
- Tomatoes are considered both fruits and vegetablesu2014the answer depends on whom you ask.
- If left in the dark, goldfish may turn a whitish color.
- Snakes can see even with their eyes closed.
- While you sleep you can't smell anything, even really, really bad or potent smells.
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