29 October 2013

10 GREAT FACTS A DAY - Part 56 (28/10/2013)





551.  Although white wine can be produced from both red and white grapes, red wine can only
         be created from red grapes.

552.  
Shirley Temple was considered to play the role of Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz.".

553.  
Babies that wear disposable diapers are five times more likely to get a diaper rash than
         babies wearing a cotton diaper.

554.  
One million cloud droplets are needed to make enough water to produce one raindrop.

555.  
In the world, the Netherlands has the highest concentration of museums in the world. Just
         in Amsterdam alone there are 42 museums.

556.  
Amongst pre-schoolers, Caillou is the fastest-ever-growing television show and is seen in
         close to 97% of U.S. households.

557.  
Rice flour was used to strengthen some of the bricks that make up the Great Wall of
         China.

558.  
Research has indicated that a tie that is on too tight can increase the risk of glaucoma in
         men.

559.  
Each year all of the Hostess bakeries combined bake 500 million Twinkies a year.
         (A twinkie is a sponge cake with a creamy filling.)

560.  
Charlie Chaplin once lost a contest for a Charlie Chaplin look a like.



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