1851.
Over 175 million cubic yards of earth was
removed for the creation of the Panama
Canal.
Canal.
1852.
7-Eleven was the first convenience store to
have television advertising. The
animated commercial ran in 1949 and had a singing rooster and owl.
animated commercial ran in 1949 and had a singing rooster and owl.
1853.
A honey bee strokes its wings about 11,500
times a minute.
1854.
On average men spend 51 minutes a day
grooming themselves.
1855.
Sharks are so powerful that their bite can
generate a force of up to 18 tons per
square inch.
square inch.
1856.
The designated instrument for the city of
Detroit is the accordion.
1857.
Percentage of Americans who have visited
Disneyland/Disney World: 70%
1858.
Venus is the only planet that rotates
clockwise.
1859.
A sheep, a duck, and a rooster were the first
passengers in a hot air balloon.
1860. On
average, Americans spend $1300 on utility bills annually.
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