30 September 2013

10 GREAT FACTS A DAY - Part 28 (30/9/2013)






271.  There are 50% more males that are left handed compared to females.

272.  
Armadillos breed in July, but get pregnant in November after delaying implantation.
         This allows the young to be born during the spring when there is an abundance of food.

273.  
Carbon monoxide can kill a person in less than 15 minutes.

274.  
The Nobel Peace prize was first awarded in 1901 to Jean Henry Dunant, who was the
         founder of the Swiss Red Cross.

275.  
In August 1999, Lori Lynn Lomeli set a record by spinning 82 Hula Hoops at the same
         time for three full revolutions.

276.  
The wheelbarrow was invented by the Chinese.

277.  
The colour blue has a calming effect. It causes the brain to release calming hormones.

278.  
Over 20 million BluBlocker sunglasses have been sold since its debut in 1986.
         They now come in over 100 different styles.

279.  
Crabs have very small hairs on their claws and other parts of their body to help detect
         water currents and vibrations.

280.  
In 1962, the first Wal-Mart opened up in Rogers, Arkansas.


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