‘She sells seashells by the seashore’ is about a real person. Mary Anning was an 1800s English woman from a poor family who dug up fossils on the beach and sold them to make money. She made many important scientific discoveries and her inspirational life inspired a song that eventually became a famous tongue twister.
Corn Sweat
Corn plants release water into the air in a process called “corn sweat” which can raise humidity levels by up to 10%. One Acre of corn can release 3,000-4,000 gallons of water per day.
In The Limelight
Before electricity, theaters would use heated calcium oxide (commonly known as quicklime), to illuminate their stages. This is where the phrase “in the limelight” comes from.
Perfume Pulse Points
The reason perfume is applied to necks and wrists, with behind the knees being the most ideal location, is because these are pulse points that warm the perfume and release fragrance continuously.
Methuselah Tree
The world’s oldest living tree is a Bristlecone Pine named Methuselah. It’s located in California and is an estimated 4,852 years old.
People Don’t Sneeze In Their Sleep
People don’t sneeze in their sleep due to their brain shutting down the reflex.
Living Bridges
There is a tribe in India that has passed down for generations the art of manipulating tree roots to create a system of living bridges.
The Albatross
The Albatross is a large bird that can go years without landing. They don’t touch the ground for the first six years of life but soar continuously over the ocean.
74% Of The Richest People
74% of the richest people on earth were high school and college dropouts.
Leo Loved Animals
Leonardo da Vinci loved animals. He would often buy animals in cages just so he could set them free.