71. The Koala
bear is not really a bear, but is really related to the kangaroo and the
wombat.
72. One gallon
of pure maple syrup weighs 11 pounds
73. Instead of a
Birthday Cake, many Russian children are given a Birthday Pie
74. The largest
employer in the world is the Indian railway system in India, employing over 1.6
million people
75. The word
"comet" comes from the Greek word "kometes" meaning long
hair and referring to the tail
76. The average
price for a major league baseball game in 2004 is $19.82
77. The hydra,
which is related to the jellyfish, can grow its body back in a couple of days
if it is cut in half
78. The deepest
mine in the world is the East Rand mine, which goes to a depth of about 3,585
metres
79. Native
Indians have been known to paint their doors blue, which they believe keeps the
bad spirits out
80. Before air
conditioning was invented, white cotton slipcovers were put on furniture to
keep the air cool.
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