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5065. Fact
Benjamin Franklin was offended about putting a bald eagle as the national bird because he thought that other people were trying to make fun of him, since he was bald

5066. Fact
The average American/Canadian drinks about 600 sodas a year.

5067. Fact
Cats sweat through the pads of their feet (especially when they hear a dog barking) and cannot taste sweet things.

5068. Fact
The average annual low for the South Pole is -61, compared with -3 at the North Pole. The lowest temperature ever recorded at the South Pole is -117, while the record at the North Pole is -59.

5069. Fact
A pound of potato chips costs 200 times more than a pound of raw potatoes

5070. Fact
An ear of corn always has an even number of rows because of the genetic formula which divides the cells.

5071. Fact
Canola oil is actually rapeseed oil but the name was changed in Canada for marketing reasons.

5072. Fact
A human eyeball weighs an ounce

5073. Fact
The city with the most Rolls Royces per capita: Hong Kong.

5074. Fact
A snail can actually glide over the sharp edge of a knife or razor without harming itself. This has something to do with the mucus it produces.

5075. Fact
About 50% of men masturbate at least once a day, 75% at least once a week, and 99% at least once a month.

5076. Fact
Nearly 50% of all bank robberies take place on Friday.

5077. Fact
Prince Charles and Prince William never travel on the same airplane in case there is a crash.

5078. Fact
A bibliophile is a collector of rare books. A bibliopole is a seller of rare books.

5079. Fact
Starfish have eight eyes, one at the end of each leg.

5080. Fact
Each person's ears are unique.

5081. Fact
The game of squash originated in the United Kingdom. It came about after a few boys, who were waiting for their turn to play racquets, knocked a ball around in a confined area adjoining the racquets court

5082. Fact
The two lines that connect your top lip to the bottom of your nose are known as the philtrum.

5083. Fact
Bees can see ultraviolet light.

5084. Fact
Pumpkins contain potassium and vitamin A

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