- 45,000 thunderstorms around the world occur every day.
- There is a 50% chance that in a group of 23 people, two will share the same birthday. In a group of 367 people, it is a 100% chance. But only 70 people are required for a 99.9% chance.
- Only female mosquitoes bite.
- Butterflies can taste with their hind feet.
- The Earth experiences over 50,000 earthquakes a year.
- The first parachute jump from plane was in 1918 over France.
- The 50-star flag was designed for a high school class assignment.
- You're more likely to get stung by a bee on a windy day than any other.
- The first place in the world to allow women to vote New Zealand.
- There is no butter in buttermilk.
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