Yay Yes its that time again, more random facts from z :). since it was such a big hit the first time i have decided to do it weekly, yes i know your all excited.
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury
Coca-Cola was originally green.
The state with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in The air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in The air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the Horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
If you were to spell out numbers you wouldn't use the letter A till number 1,000
bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were all invented by women.
The most collect calls are made on fathers day, more than any other day.
In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase "goodnight, sleep tight".
It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in- law with All the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month we know today as the honeymoon.
In Cleveland, Ohio it is illegal to catch mice without a hunting license.
Your nails grow faster in outerspace
On average there are 180 sesame seeds on a bun of a BigMac
The only 3 words that don't have another word that rhymes with them are all colors (silver, orange, and purple)
-a word in the actuall english language-
well thats it for this week :P, as usual post any random facts that you know, comment on facts you like, and feel free to leave any suggestions.
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