1451.
During World War II, there was not enough sugar
in the U.S. to make candy as it
was sent to the troops overseas. At this time, popcorn was consumed three times
more than its usual amount.
was sent to the troops overseas. At this time, popcorn was consumed three times
more than its usual amount.
1452.
The most famous movie theatre is the
"Chinese Theatre" located in Los Angeles,
USA.
USA.
1453.
In the U.S., the sport that causes the most
injuries among the age group of 15-24 is
basketball.
basketball.
1454.
Oscar Wilde and his friends came up the with
the word "dude." It came from the
words "duds" and "attitude."
words "duds" and "attitude."
1455.
By weight, the sun is 70% hydrogen, 28%
helium, 1.5% carbon, nitrogen, and
oxygen, and 0.5% all other elements.
oxygen, and 0.5% all other elements.
1456.
Melba toast is named after an Australian
opera singer Dame Nellie Melba.
1457.
Astronomers once believed a planet named
Vulcan existed between Mercury and
the Sun.
the Sun.
1458.
Talc was used by cavemen 15,000 years ago as
an ingredient added to make
paint.
paint.
1459.
Ants do not sleep.
1460. The only married couple to fly together in
space were Jan Davis and Mark Lee, who
flew aboard the Endeavor space shuttle from Sept 12-20, 1992.
flew aboard the Endeavor space shuttle from Sept 12-20, 1992.
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