1741.
The most popular place to burn candles in the
house is the living room.
1742.
In Japan, by the time man reaches the age of
60, he is commemorated with a
special ceremony. This ceremony features the man wearing a red kimono, which
denotes that he no longer has the responsibilities of being a mature adult.
special ceremony. This ceremony features the man wearing a red kimono, which
denotes that he no longer has the responsibilities of being a mature adult.
1743.
Men are four times more likely to be struck
by lightning than women.
1744.
The all-time most nominated Grammy artist
with 77 nominations is Quincy Jones.
1745.
In 1845, inventor Thomas Adams started the
world's first chewing gum factory.
1746.
In 1693, the postage rate of a letter was
determined by how much light went through
the letter. The less the light went through the letter the more expensive the rate
would be. This technique was referred to as candling.
the letter. The less the light went through the letter the more expensive the rate
would be. This technique was referred to as candling.
1747.
Polar bears can smell seals who are 20 miles
away.
1748.
Hair is made from the same substance as
fingernails.
1749.
Polar bears have been known to swim more than
60 miles without resting.
1750. Before 1883, the three-cent U.S. stamp was
also used for advertising. The
advertisment was located on the back of the stamp for various products.
advertisment was located on the back of the stamp for various products.
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