10 GREAT FACTS A DAY - Part 287 (16/06/2014)

2861.            In a lifetime, the heart pumps about one million barrels of blood.

2862.            The Sears Tower in Chicago contains enough steel to build 50,000 automobiles.

2863.            The first words that Thomas A. Edison spoke into the phonograph were, "Mary
    had a little lamb."

2864.            There are 400 species of bacteria in the human colon.

2865.            On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year.

2866.            In the 20th century, over three million people have died from earthquakes.

2867.            It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

2868.            People still cut the cheese shortly after death.

2869.            In ancient Egypt, the only person who was allowed to wear cotton was the High
    Priest.

2870.            Blueberries have more antioxidents than any other fruit or vegetables.