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Is cheese made in a cow's stomach?
Rennet, a common substance used to curdle milk and make cheese, is taken from the inner lining of the fourth stomach of a calf.
How strong is a leaf cutter?
The leaf-cutting ant can lift more than 50 times its own weight.
How much pressure affects your body?
At sea level, there are 2,000 pounds of air pressure on each square foot of your body.
How much do boxing gloves weigh?
The gloves worn by professional boxers weigh a regulation 8 ounces. The Golden Gloves, on the other hand, weigh 10 ounces.
What does natural gas smell like?
Natural gas has no smell. The odor is artificially added so that people will be able to identify leaks and take measures to stop them.
Why weren't Egyptian men bald?
According to Greek historian Herodotus, Egyptian men never became bald. The reason for this was that, as children, Egyptian males had their heads shaved, and their scalps were continually exposed to the health-giving rays of the sun.
How fast should you drive?
A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
How did the florin come about?
Florence, Italy was the first city to mint its own gold coins in 1252. The fiorino became known as the florence, then the florin.
Is Black Friday restricted to the U.S?
As the popularity of Black Friday grew, Canadians started crossing the border to take advantage of the Black Friday deals in the U.S. In 2008, some of the major retailers in Canada began offering their own Black Friday promotions to counter cross-border shopping.
Has it always been call the 'Swoosh'?
Originally, the mark was simply referred to as "the stripe." Over time, it began to be called a "Swoosh," but there is no record of a specific date or occasion for its taking on that name. In the 1960s, a Blue Ribbon Sports brochure for Tiger footwear used the term "Swoosh" fibers to describe a shoe, so it is likely that the word was used in the...Read more
Why did Horatio choose St. Pauls?
English naval hero Viscount Horatio Nelson chose to be buried in St. Paul's Church in London rather than in the national shrine of Westminster Abbey because he had heard that Westminster was sinking into the Thames.
What did Tigger invent?
Paul Winchell, the ventriloquist, was not only the voice of Tigger in the Winnie the Pooh films, he also invented the artificial heart. He donated the patent for it to the University of Utah.
Which hunting dog is the smallest?
Dachshunds are the smallest breed of dog used for hunting. They are low to the ground, which allows them to enter and maneuver through tunnels easily.
How often do we go on a cruise?
Although cruising seems to be a very much "in" vacation, only about 10 percent of Americans have ever taken a cruise.
How far away can a moth find another?
A male emperor moth can detect and find a female of his species a mile away.
How important is coffee to Saudi women?
In Saudi Arabia, a woman reportedly may divorce her husband if he does not keep her supplied with coffee.
How can you tell if someone is lying?
Lies are usually manifested by these signs: a sudden increase in the number of "ums" and "ahs," being overly defensive, and no eye contact. Since lying is stressful, they will try to be sarcastic, turning their body away from you, talking fast, making statements that contradict each other, unusual body language or a hand reaching to cover the ...Read more
How much gas do you waste waiting at traffic lights?
A car uses 1.6 ounces of gas idling for one minute. Half an ounce is used to start the average automobile.
What would one do with 'Kensington Gore?'
When British film companies buy a product called "Kensington Gore," they are purchasing artificial blood, used for special effects.
Why wouldn't you cut down that olive tree?
In ancient Athens, the olive tree was considered sacred. With all of its fruit belonging to the state, the death penalty was imposed on anyone caught cutting one down.