10 GREAT FACTS A DAY - Part 264 (24/05/2014)

2631.            On average, an ear of a corn has 16 rows and approximately 800 kernels.

2632.            The green ring that is formed around the yolk of eggs that have been cooked too
    long is formed by the chemical reaction from the iron in the yolk and the sulphur in
    the white part of the egg.

2633.            The silk that is produced by spiders is stronger than steel.

2634.            The first president to have a picture taken was John Quincy Adams.

2635.            Some brands of toothpaste contain glycerin or glycerol, which is also an ingredient
    in antifreeze.

2636.            1 in 2000 babies are born with a tooth that is already visible.

2637.            It was during World War II that clothes with elastic waists were introduced. This is
    because the metal used in zippers was badly needed for the war.

2638.            In 1902, the game table tennis was brought to the U.S. from Europe by Parker
    Brothers.

2639.            Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that makes them looks like
    it's kissing the conveyor belt.

2640.         The fat from sheep, which is called tallow can be used to make soap and candles.