It is always great to have your mind filled with all this useless knowledge. But if you are a trivia buff, then this is the kind of thing you’ll enjoy.
Glass – Takes one million years to decompose, which means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times!
Gold – Is the only metal that doesn’t rust, even if it’s buried in the ground for thousands of years.
Your tongue – Is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end.
Zero – Is the only number that cannot be represented by Roman numerals.
Kites – Were used in the American Civil War to deliver letters and newspapers..
The roar – That we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear.
Airports – At higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
The University of Alaska – Spans four time zones.
A comet’s tail – Always points away from the sun.
The military salute – Is a motion that evolved from medieval times, when knights in armor raised their visors to reveal their identity.
In ancient times – Strangers shook hands to show that they were unarmed.
Strawberries and cashews – Are the only fruits whose seeds grow on the outside.
Mickey Mouse – Is known as “Topolino” in Italy.
Soldiers – Do not march in step when going across bridges, because they could set up a vibration which could be sufficient to knock the bridge down.
The letter J – Does not appear anywhere on the periodic table of the elements.
There you go, now that you have all these fun facts, go apply for your place on Jeopardy!