- A whip makes a cracking sound because its tip moves faster than the speed of sound.
- 'Topolino' is the name for Mickey Mouse Italy.
- The word 'lethologica' describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want.
- The Statue of Liberty wears a size 879 sandal.
- According to the old English time system a moment is 1 and a half minutes.
- Earth is the only planet not named after a god.
- 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.
- Canada has more lakes than any other country.
- The most popular snack food is potato chips.
- Elevenses is a break for light refreshments taken at 11AM in England.
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