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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 11:42 am Post subject: Some Interesting Facts |
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The Pittsburgh Steelers were originally called the Pirates.
The tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body.
The most pushups ever performed in one day was 46,001.
Mr. Rogers was an ordained minister.
In one day an average person will take about 18,000 steps.
Catgut comes from sheep not cats.
The first household refrigerators cost about $16,000, in 2004 money!
There is one slot machine in Las Vegas for every eight inhabitants.
Astronauts get taller when they are in space.
Baby beavers are called kittens.
Every Alaskan citizen over the age of 6 months receives an oil dividend check of about $1000 per year!
Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States' national income.
In England, in the 1880's, 'Pants' was considered a dirty word.
An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
Approximately one-third of the population can't snap their fingers!
90% of all restaurants fail during their first year of operation.
Mexico City is sinking at a rate of 18 inches per year!
Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team his sophomore year.
Apples are more efficient than caffeine in keeping people awake in the morning. |
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