Thursday, November 6, 2008

Did you know

  • In just about every species of mammal, the female lives longer than the male
  • Nearly 50% of the world’s scientists are assigned to military projects
  • Avocados have more protein than any other fruit
  • Approximately one-third of the population can't snap their fingers
  • Dandelion root can be roasted and ground as a coffee substitute
  • The average city dog lives three years longer than the average country dog
  • Wearing yellow makes you look bigger on camera; green, smaller
  • It takes a drop of ocean water more than 1,000 years to circulate around the world
  • To take an oath, ancient Romans put a hand on their testicles?that’s where the word “testimony” comes from
  • Bananas contain a natural chemical which can make a person happy. This same chemical is also found in Prozac
  • Contrary to popular beliefs, chocolate does not cause acne
  • The odds of being killed by falling out of bed are one in two million