10 GREAT FACTS A DAY - Part 175 (24/02/2014)

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.

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.

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.