- The Titanic was built in Belfast.
- The human eye blinks over 4,200,000 times a year.
- The first hot air balloon passengers were a sheep, duck, and rooster.
- It is not possible to tickle yourself.
- In zero gravity, a candle's flame may appear circular and blue.
- The dishwasher was invented in 1889.
- In 1642 French mathematician Blaise Pascal invented the mechanical calculator.
- Modern day geometry has made developments in a number of areas, including those that make use of the raw computing power of today's computers.
- Blue whale tongues can weigh 8,000 pounds, or as much as an elephant, and their hearts weigh close to a ton.
- The Colgate toothpaste company started out making starch, soap, and candles.
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