China banned the pigtail in 1911 as it was seen as a symbol of feudalism.
The "L.L." in L.L. Bean stands for Leon Leonwood.
The oldest known goldfish lived to 41 years of age. Its name was Fred.
Until 1796, there was a state in the United States called Franklin. Today it is known as Tennessee.
Penguins are not found in the North Pole.
If Bill Gates drops a $100 note it is not worth his time to stop walking and pick it up.
In 1995 a Japanese trawler sank because a Russian cargo plane dropped a living cow from 30,000 feet.
About 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens each year.
Clans of long ago that wanted to get rid of their unwanted people without killing them use to burn their houses down - hence the expression "to get fired."
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Interesting stuff, Denise. Thanks!