- In 1634, Tulip bulbs were a form of currency in Holland.
- Coffee represents 75% of all the caffeine consumed in the US.
- In 1900 the average life span in the US was 47.
- Water can boil and freeze at the same time.
- 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.
- The longest possible eclipse of the sun is 7.31 minutes.
- Ombrophobia is the fear of rain.
- When 2 zebras stand side by side they usually face each other in opposite directions to keep an eye out for predators.
- Buckingham Palace has over 600 rooms.
- Greyhounds can see better than any other dog breed.
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