The word shark may derive from the Mayan word Xoc meaning “Fury”.
The pressure of a woman and an elephant
A woman wearing stiletto heels exerts more pressure on the ground than an elephant does – even if it only stands on one leg.
Which is Pripps’ best-selling beer?
Pripps’ best-selling beer is the pilsner beer Pripps Blue, which the brewery launched in 1959 in Sweden.
What is the oldest painting with a pacifier on it?
The oldest painting with a pacifier is “A Madonna and child” painted by Dürer in 1506.
Can anyone predict the future?
In a survey of students at the University of Texas at Arlington, 49% believed that some people can accurately predict future events.
Where does the word school come from?
The word school comes from the Latin word schola, which in turn comes from the Greek word schole, freedom, i.e. freedom from practical work and the opportunity for intellectual expression.
Letters and stars
If you built a bookshelf from the ground to the sun, 1000 stories high, and filled it with books, the number of letters would equal the number of stars we know today.
What happened in 1918?
In early June 1918, the third German offensive stalled northeast of Paris, ending the Battle of the Aisne River.
