If a grasshopper was human-sized, it could jump 26 meters in one jump.
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.
The likelihood of meeting an unexpected death:
Car accident 1:100
Murder 1:300
Fire 1:800
Gunshot 1:2,500
Electricity 1:5,000
Asteroid impact 1:10,000
Plane crash 1:20,000
Flood 1:30,000
Snake bite 1:100,000
Superman works for Batman
Superman actually works for Batman, as Clark Kent works at the Daily Planet newspaper owned by the Wayne Corporation.
How long do the pine cones on a pine tree take to mature?
The cones of a pine tree take 3 years to mature, which is the longest for any species of pine.
Who bought Napoleon’s penis?
Napoleon’s penis was sold to an American urologist at auction for $40,000
Why is the lead jersey yellow?
The yellow jersey is yellow because the race’s main sponsor in 1919 was the newspaper “L’Auto” and they printed their newspaper on yellow paper.
What does LASER stand for?
LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of radiation.
What was special about the Renault FT-17?
The 1917 Renault FT-17 was revolutionary in that it was the first tank with a turret that could rotate 360°.
