2251.
In Czek Republic during Christmas, little
boats are made out of empty walnut shells
and each family member places a little burning candle into a shell. Everyone's
shells are then floated on a bowl of water. If the shell makes it across the bowl, its
owner will live a long and healthy life. A shell that sinks brings bad luck to its owner.
and each family member places a little burning candle into a shell. Everyone's
shells are then floated on a bowl of water. If the shell makes it across the bowl, its
owner will live a long and healthy life. A shell that sinks brings bad luck to its owner.
2252.
Indonesia consists only of islands - 13,667
total.
2253.
During World War II, the very first bomb
dropped on Berlin by the Allies killed the
only elephant in the Berlin Zoo.
only elephant in the Berlin Zoo.
2254.
People who ride on roller coasters have a
higher chance of having a blood clot in
the brain.
the brain.
2255.
The tallest freestanding sculpture in the
world is Chief Crazy Horse in South
Dakota, USA.
Dakota, USA.
2256.
Marie Curie, the Nobel prize winning
scientist who discovered radium, died of
radiation poisoning.
radiation poisoning.
2257.
898 tornadoes were recorded to have occurred
in the United States in the year
2000.
2000.
2258.
The word Popcorn is derived from the middle
English word "poppe," which means
"explosive sound"
"explosive sound"
2259.
The food that is digested in your stomach is
called "chyme."
2260. Alcohol beverages have all 13 minerals
necessary for human life.
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