Sub

The first submarine used for military purposes was built in 1776 by David Bushnell. His "Turtle" was a one-man, wooden submarine powered by hand-turned propellers. It was used during the American Revolution against British warships. The Turtle would approach enemy ships partially submerged to attach explosives to the ships's hull. The Turtle worked well but the explosives did not.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.9

White Out was invented by the mother of Mike Nesmith (formerly of the Monkees

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.9

Living in the desert

This rodent lives in the desert and does not need to drink at all because its body is so efficient at recycling moisture. The Fennec Fox is also accomplished at going without water. It will drink if water is available, but suffers no ill-effects if water is not available. A camel can go as long as 50 days without water, if environmental conditions are right, but the Kangaroo Rat and the Fennec Fox beat the camel.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.9

Around 85%

Around 85% of Italians are registered Catholics however less than a third of that are practicing members.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.9

How fast would you sink?

It would take over an hour for a heavy object to sink 6.7 miles down to the deepest part of the ocean. "

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.9

Help me

The distress code 'Mayday' comes from the French for help me, M'Aide!

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.9

Lottery win

The chances of you dying on the way to get your lottery tickets is greater than your chances of winning. Did you know about this?

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.9

Sharks

Sharks apparently are the only animals that never get sick. As far as is known, they are immune to every known disease including cancer.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Cars

American made parts account for only 1% of the Chrysler Crossfire. 96% of the Ford F-150 Heritage Truck is American.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Per capita

The US has the highest documented per capita rate of imprisonment of any country in the world. About 2% of white males, 4% of Hispanic males and 10% of black males are incarcerated. There are more black males in prison than in colleges in the US.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Wanna play a game?

The world's longest game of Monopoly lasted more than 660 hours.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Fingernails

Fingernails grow nearly 4 times faster than toenails.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Do you wash your hands?

Nurses and doctors wash their hands between patients less than one-third of the time.

Dreams

Most dreams last only 5 to 20 minutes. Did you know about this?

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

War

The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes. "

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Bad dream

The colder the room you sleep in, the better the chances are that you'll have a bad dream.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Solid

Solid structures (parking lots, roads, buildings) in the United States cover an area the size of Ohio.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8