10 GREAT FACTS A DAY - Part 277 (06/06/2014)

2761.            In one night, an adult hippopotamus eats approximately 150 pounds of grass.

2762.            The U.S. paid Russia $7.2 million for Alaska in 1867.

2763.            Cows can detect odors up to five miles away.

2764.            There are about 125 million multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) worldwide.

2765.            Arthur Giblin was the inventor of the first "flushable" toilet.

2766.            Consuming chocolate was once considered a sin during the 16th and 17th century.
    During that time it was provided in the form of a drink and since drinking wine
    during lent was a sin, so was drinking chocolate.

2767.            Approximately 40% of the states in the U.S. have severe, or extreme pollution
    problems.

2768.            Wendel Clark holds the record for the longest span between NHL All-Star
    appearances, with 13 years (1986-1999).

2769.            Ancient Egyptians believed that onions would keep evil spirits away.

2770.            Dill seeds are so small that approximately 10,000 dill seeds would be required
    to make an ounce.