Did You Know...
- The first declaration of human rights was written by Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire?
- The first rocket was invented by the Chinese in the 13th century?
- The first "Suez" Canal was completed some 2300 years ago by Darius I of Persia, who conquered Egypt?
- A day on Mars is about half an hour longer than a day on Earth?
- Nerve cells can travel as fast as 120 meters per second?
- The word pound is abbreviated "lb" after the constellation "Libra" because it means pound in Latin?
- The dollar symbol ($) is a U combined with an S?
- The expression "Tying the Knot" comes from an old Roman custom where the brides clothes were tied up all in knots and the groom was supposed to untie the knots?
- Lachanophobia is the fear of vegetables?
- The way to distinguish between an ape and a monkey is that apes do not have tails?
- The reason why golf balls have "dimples" on them is because it helps in the ball to move a farther distance by reducing drag?
Sunday, May 25, 2008 | Labels: Cool Stuff, Did You Know? |
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2 comments:
Hi..i liked this post......thanks...coz I've a fear for vegetables and now I've known...the term that refers to that behaviour.
Hi 2ty'swill,
I am glad that this post was kind of helpful for you ^_^
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