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Jack is the most common name in nursery rhymes. Finland has the largest number of islands in the world (over 179,550). An individual blood cell takes about 60 seconds to make a complete circuit of the body. In 1642 French mathematician Blaise Pascal invented the mechanical calculator. You can only see a rainbow if you have your back to the sun. The Hindu-Arabic numeral system began developing as early as the 1st century with a full system being established around the 9th century, forming the basis of the numerical digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 that we use today. Mint comes in over 30 varieties. The average raindrop weighs less than an eyelash. The Statue of Liberty wears a size 879 sandal. The surface of Mars is covered in rust, making the planet appear red. reload more facts