Elephants have the longest gestation period of around 609 days, but in some cases, Indian elephants have waited 760 days – over two years – to give birth.
When was gingerbread invented?
Gingerbread was a special delicacy in the 19th century, and in the mid-19th century, gingerbread began to be glossed with Christmas motifs.
Are there still landmines?
Every day, 70 people are maimed by landmines and there are still around 100 million landmines lying around. Every time a mine is cleared, 20 new ones are laid.
What does POETS Day stand for?
In the UK and Australia, Friday is often called “POETS day” – Piss Off Early Tomorrow’s Saturday.
How does an American football field measure?
An American football field is 120 yards long and 53.5 yards wide. The somewhat odd width measurement is due to the fact that when they decided in the 40s that the field should be wider to avoid injuries, they couldn’t make it wider than exactly 53.5 yards because Harvard University’s field is only that wide.
How often do you go to the toilet per day?
The average person goes to the toilet about 6 times a day.
Does Clinton get calls often?
185,000 people tried unsuccessfully to call President Clinton a year while he was president.
How much sand is there in Råbjerg Mile?
There are approximately 4 million m3 of sand in the dunes in Råbjerg Mile.
What does trante eggs mean?
In some parts of Denmark, eggs (Trante eggs) are rolled, believed to come from Germany.
