5385. Fact

The first jet engine was invented by Frank Whittleof of England in 1930.

5386. Fact

Panama is the only place in the world where someone can see the sun rise on the Pacific Ocean and set on the Atlantic.

5387. Fact

Only about 20% of harvested coffee beans are considered to be a premium bean of the highest quality.

5388. Fact

¥ Eighteen per cent of all global carbon dioxide emissions are from cars.

5389. Fact

If you keep a goldfish in the dark room, it will eventually turn white.

5390. Fact

During the 1600's, boys and girls in England wore dresses until they were about seven years old.

5391. Fact

Traces of cocaine were found on 99% of UK bank notes in a survey in London in 2000.

5392. Fact

Quito in Ecuador, South America, is said to have the most pleasant climate in the world. It is called the 'Land of Eternal Spring.' The temperature rarely drops below 46 degrees Fahrenheit during the night, or exceed 72 degrees Fahrenheit during the day.

5393. Fact

Alfalfa sprouts and feta cheese contain bacteria that could be harmful to small children and pregnant women.

5394. Fact

Astronauts are not allowed to eat beans before they go into space because passing wind in a spacesuit damages them.

5395. Fact

The Pope's been known to wear red Prada shoes.

5396. Fact

The total number of steps in the Eiffel Tower are 1665

5397. Fact

The precise geographical center of the North American continent is in a town called Rugby, North Dakota.

5398. Fact

The warmest temperature ever recorded on Antarctica was 3 degrees F.

5399. Fact

It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

5400. Animal Facts

Flies eat by vomiting up something they've eaten previously so that the chemicals in their vomit can start to dissolve the new meal. When it's sloppy, they suck it all up again. That's why it's a really bad idea to eat anything a fly's been sitting on!

5401. Fact

The first Super Bowl was broadcasted by two networks: CBS and NBC.

5402. Fact

The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets

5403. Fact

Leaving the water running while brushing your teeth can waste four gallons of water in a minute

5404. Fact

Butterflies smell with their feet

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