- The wristwatch was invented in 1904.
- The little hole in some sinks that lets the water drain out instead of flowing is called a 'porcelator'.
- The first flight traveled at less than 7 mph (ground speed).
- The coins thrown into the Trevi fountain in Italy are collected for charity.
- Panda bears eat up to 16 hours a day.
- There are over 130 species of owl.
- 45,000 thunderstorms around the world occur every day.
- The opposite of a 'vacuum' is a 'plenum'.
- Worker ants may live for 7 years and the queen up to 15.
- There are over 600 windows on the Empire State Building.
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