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Adding all the numbers on a roulette wheel will equivalent to 666.
Hence the 666 strategy. Other people believe that this is proof that gambling is inherently evil.
The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day for American plumbers.
This day is also known by many plumbers as “Brown Friday”. Many other drain companies also prepare ahead for this day to avoid major problems in their pipe systems.
The oldest currency in the world is the British pound.
It dates over 1,200 years old in usage. The British pound is also seen as the identity of British Sovereignty.
The Great Pyramid of Giza has more than four sides.
This pyramid has a total of 8 sides which is double the normal amount for most pyramids. This includes the sides of its base.
Slavery was once legal in Mauritania.
This was legal until 2007. However, 1-4% of the population still continues to live as slaves within its borders.
England and Portugal still maintain their alliance until today.
This is also known as the longest unbroken alliance in world history. This treaty began in 1386 between the two countries and they still remain strong allies until today.
Garlic is known to attract leeches.
Leeches take around 15 seconds to attach themselves to a hand covered in garlic. However, it takes them over 40 seconds to suck the blood dry from its victim.
A shape with 26 sides is known as a rhombicuboctahedron.
Playing dice are the only common objects that have this shape. These dice are also ideal for labeling with the English alphabet.
Applying equal pressure on an egg will prevent it from breaking.
It is nearly impossible to break eggs this way because its sides are the strongest part of the egg’s shell. The curved form of the egg helps it distribute pressure evenly which makes the take difficult to accomplish.
There are over 6,000 species of grass.
The most common examples are rice, wheat, oats, and sugarcanes. Some of these species have been on our planet for more than 1,000 years already.
There is a term for a person that is perpetually afraid of being late.
Time anxiety is the fear of running out of time. People who suffer from this have an obsession with spending their time in the most meaningful way possible. Commonly, people who suffer this are also in a constant rush which makes those around them feel uncomfortable.
The map size in GTA V is twice the actual size of Manhattan.
This totals to around 28 square miles long. Compared to the previous games, this map is much larger than most of the games combined.
The paint on the Eiffel tower is equivalent to ten elephants.
The tower is re-painted every 7 years. There are also over 30 replicas of this tower all around the world.
The queens in ant colonies live for around 30 years.
This was observed by keeping queen ants in captivity. On average they lived for almost 29 years. However, it is estimated that they are able to live much longer in the wild with a full colony.
The largest living thing on Earth is a tree.
This Giant Sequoia is named General Sherman and can be found protected at California’s Sequoia National Park. The tree is recorded to be 52,500 cubic feet in volume.
August 17th celebrates Black Cat Appreciation Day.
This was declared by Wayne Morris as a way to remember his sister and her black cat. This day is meant to symbolize the bond between black cats and their owners.
The Titanic included dogs as their passengers.
When the ship sank in 1912, 3 dogs were able to survive. Prior to the ship sinking, they had all been traveling with their owners in the first-class cabins.
China has a series of underground tunnels.
These tunnels are over 3000 miles long. Its main purpose is to store and transport mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles from one destination to the other.
Owls have specialized feathers.
These feathers have the edges protrude out to dissipate the airflow when it flies. Because of this, their flights are silent which makes them deadly hunters at night.
Fact: The brand name Spam is a combination of “spice” and “ham”
This is one of those interesting facts you probably thought you knew but actually didn’t. Contrary to American mythology, Spam is not an acronym for “Scientifically Processed Animal Matter” or “Shoulder of Pork and Ham,” Eater reports.
Fact: It takes a drop of water 90 days to travel the entire Mississippi River
Spanning 2,340 miles, the Mississippi River is the third-largest watershed in the world. That’s one long stretch of water. So long, in fact, that it takes one drop of water approximately 90 days to travel its entire length.
Fact: People once ate arsenic to improve their skin
You’ve probably heard about how a lot of the Victorians’ favorite cosmetics were riddled with arsenic, but it gets worse. There were also products on the market in the late 19th century, like Dr. James P. Campbell’s Safe Arsenic Complexion Wafers, that were meant to be eaten. They claimed to get rid of freckles, blackheads, and other “facial disfigurements.” Admit it: That’s one of the most interesting facts you’ve learned in a while.
Fact: The first person processed at Ellis Island was a 15-year-old girl from Ireland
On January 1, 1892, Annie Moore was the first passenger to disembark at Ellis Island on its opening day. She had traveled to the United States with her two younger brothers aboard the SS Nevada after departing from Queenstown, Ireland (now known as Cobh). Another amazing fact? The busiest day at Ellis Island was April 17, 1907.
Fact: Japan has one vending machine for every 40 people
Japan is thought to have one of the highest densities of vending machines in the world, with one for every 40 people in the country. While most sell various types of beverages, others feature ice cream, noodles, and disposable cameras.
The human brain uses 20% of the oxygen in your body.
This is continuous and it does not rest even when we sleep. This is why when people yawn it is believed to be the brain’s way of cooling down.
Staying in a negative relationship can lower your immune system.
Studies indicate that negative emotions lead to lowered immune responses against diseases. Other studies support this by stating that stress and emotions can adversely affect the immune system.
The insect population of the world is 1 billion times more than the world population.
The world has 7 billion people living today. If you take that and multiply it to a billion, that’s a scary thought.
People once believed that chewing on tree bark will keep your gums healthy.
It was also used as a method of pain relief. The bark of a willow tree contains high traces of salicylic acid which is an active ingredient in aspirin today.
Kangaroos never stop growing.
From birth, they will continue to grow until they pass away. They are also the largest marsupials on the planet.
Red blood cells circulate your body at an amazing speed.
Within 20 seconds, one RBC would have already completed one lap around your circulatory system. These blood cells help deliver oxygen to all the organs and cells in the body.