25 November 2013

10 GREAT FACTS A DAY - Part 78 (19/11/2013)






771.  In humans, the epidermal layer of skin, which consists of many layers of skin regenerates
         every 27 days.

772.  
A group of crows is called a murder.

773.  
Ellen Macarthur, yachtswoman, had a total of 891 naps in 94 days that were each 36
         minutes long while on her Vendee Round the Globe yacht race.

774.  
Davao City, located at the Southern state of Philippines, is the largest city in the world in
         terms of area.

775.  
Castaways Travel, a Houston-area travel agency, offers an all-nude flight to Cancun
         Mexico. Once the plane reaches cruising altitude, you are allowed to take off all your
         clothes and roam about the cabin.

776.  
People generally read 25% slower from a computer screen compared to paper.

777.  
Certain female species of spiders such as the Australian crab spider, sacrifice their
         bodies as a food source for their offspring.

778.  
One grape vine produce can produce about 20 to 30 glasses of wine.

779.  
The TV show "Saturday Night Live" made its debut on October 11, 1975.

780.  
In a pack of Skittles candy, there is an equal 20% distribution of each flavour.



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