- 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.
- Sharks never stop moving even when they sleep or rest.
- French fries are originally from Belgium.
- Cheerios cereal was originally called Cheerioats.
- 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.
- The first hot air balloon passengers were a sheep, duck, and rooster.
- The summer solstice marks the first day of summer and the longest day of the year.
- Your skin is the largest organ making up the human body.
- Toilets use 35% of indoor water use.
- 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.
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