An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards!
Most of a hog's sweat glands are in its snout.
Over one million stray dogs live in the New York City metropolitan area.
The faster a kangaroo hops, the less energy it burns!
The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
The average American/Canadian drinks about 600 sodas a year!
All coffee is grown within 1,000 miles of the equator.
Most cell phone antennas have no purpose other than to make people believe that flipping up a 2 inch antenna just gave them better reception. They are not connected to any circuitry.
At their closest point, the Russian and U.S. borders are less than two miles apart.
10 percent of the Russian government's income comes from the sale of vodka.
A toothbrush within 6 feet of a toilet can get airborne bacteria from flushing.
Spotted skunks do handstands before they spray.
Cranberries are sorted for ripeness by bouncing them; a fully ripened cranberry can be dribbled like a basketball.
Astronauts cannot burp in space.
Left-handed people are better at sports that require good spatial judgment and fast reaction, compared to right-handed individuals.
One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water.
A hippo can open its mouth wide enough to fit a 4 foot tall child inside!
Elephants, lions, and camels roamed Alaska 12,000 years ago.
The last time American Green cards were actually green was 1964.
There are only 14 blimps in the world.
King George I could not speak English!
The octopus' testicles are located in its head.
Forty percent of Americans have never visited a dentist.
Recycling one glass jar, saves enough energy to watch T.V for 3 hours!
Because metal was scarce; the Oscars given out during World War II were made of plaster.