Some interesting facts everyone should know?

Question

St. Augustine, Florida, not Jamestown, is the oldest permanent European settlement in the U.S. St. Augustine was settled by the Spanish in 1545.

A group of crows is called a murder.

The U.S. does not issue any bills higher than a $100 bill.

In 17th century England, one could buy a pipeful of tobacco from a primitive vending machine.

English muffins were not invented in England.

Single people are three times as likely to get cirrhosis of the liver as those who are married.

The modern toilet was invented by a man named Thomas Crapper.

When you sleep, your brain is more active than when you watch TV.

People with low IQs tend to laugh more than people with high IQs.

The black box on an airplane is orange.

The only states spelled with only one consonant are Ohio and Iowa.

Queen Elizabeth I of England was bald as an adult.

The bodies largest organ is the skin.

The California prison system holds more inmates in its jails and prisons than France, Great Britain, Germany, and Japan

Maine is the only state bordered by only one other state.

The flag of Italy was designed by Napolean Bonaparte.

To conserve metal, the Oscars given out during WW II were made of wood.

Teddy Roosevelt and DMX were both born in New York, and both were "Ruff Ryders".

Early vacuum cleaners ran on gasoline.

Egyptian pharaohs were sealed in their tombs-with living servants.

The son of the man who invented Lifesavers candy killed himself: by jumping off a ship.

At their closest point, the U.S. and Russia are 2 miles apart.

John Hinkley's parents were friends with George and Barbara Bush.

Jupiter is larger than all the other planets put together.

The male duck billed platypus is venomous.

Pigs are the only mammals other than man who can get sunburned.

The Bible is the most shoplifted book in the U.S.

The first drive-in movie theatre was in Camden, NJ.

Elton John was the first white performer on Soul Train.

The 100 years war lasted 116 years.

Amish men shave when they're single and grow a beard when they're married.

Bicycles in the 1840's and '50's were built with wooden wheels.

There is no lead in lead pencils and never has been.

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated in October.

John Rolfe, not John Smith, married Pocahantes. She died during a visit to England and is buried there.

The term hooker comes from Civil War General Joseph Hooker, who had a following of groupies.

The largest pearl ever found weighed 14 pounds.

Switzerland is the soft drink capital of the world.

Phil Collins "No Jacket Required" album has sold more copies than the Beatles "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."

Honey is the only food item that never goes bad.

Answer 1

thanks! Now I can go on "who wants to be a millionaire"!!

Answer 2

It's true about St. Augustine!! I was there last November and saw the oldest house in the country, and the Fountain of Youth, and all sorts of cool stuff.

Answer 3

Hmmm so I guess I should look for a guy who doesn't laugh that much huh ? lol. I like intelligent guys. My ex was intelligent. I think that I laughed more than him too ha ha. I like to laugh :) Well how do you explain the intelligent peeps who laugh cuz they like to laugh ? :P After all, "Laughter is the best medicine" :)

Edit: Ohhhhh you added some more :) Time for me to read them lol.

Answer 4

another thing is that there are only 8 planets on our solar system and 1+1=3

Answer 5

now if i'm ever in a hold up and they ask the life saving question of was queen elizabeth a bald woman as an adult i'll say YES!!! i learned that from you!

Answer 6

That was a refreshing and interesting piece of reading on YA!! Thanks for sharing..... You might want to add a reference before the nitpickers jump down your throat!! I personally enjoyed it!!

Answer 7

When I read this, I didn't laugh.

Answer 8

interesting...

Answer 9

And your question is?????

Answer 10

wow...okkk thanks for the points...