- The first hot air balloon passengers were a sheep, duck, and rooster.
- The 100 folds in a chef's hat represent the 100 ways to cook an egg.
- Worker ants may live for 7 years and the queen up to 15.
- John Kellogg invented corn flakes.
- The little hole in some sinks that lets the water drain out instead of flowing is called a 'porcelator'.
- Rio de Janeiro translates to river of January.
- Ancient Romans thought strawberries could cure bad breath and chronic fainting.
- A group of kangaroos is called a mob.
- Flamingos turn pink from eating shrimp.
- The brand Nokia is named after a place in Southern Finland.
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