The first commercially produced cardboard box was made in England in 1817.
Which senses are good in hamsters?
Hamsters generally don’t see very well, but they have excellent hearing.
When were the first synthetic textiles made?
The first synthetic textiles were manufactured in the 1920s and 1930s.
What is the name of the world’s oldest plant?
Lomatia tasmanica is the world’s oldest plant, with only 500 known living specimens and genetic studies show they are over 43,600 years old.
Why was the Belgian uniform khaki colored?
In the spring of 1915, the Belgian uniform was dyed khaki because England was able to obtain large quantities of the fabric instead of camouflage dyed fabric, which was in short supply.
How much vacation did people have in 1920?
In Denmark, the length of vacation for employees in 1920 was only 3 days without pay.
How often do the police get false alarm calls?
2 out of 10 calls to the police in the UK are false alarms (2004).
How long will it take a lead ball to reach the Mariana Trench?
It will take a lead ball about 1.5 hours to reach the bottom of the Mariana Trench.
Who won the first World Cup at 17?
Pele won his first World Cup at the age of 17.
