Random Facts 28

Body Boil
The body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring half a gallon of water to a boil.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.111.

eBay Second
There are $680 worth of eBay transactions each second, with approximately 18 million items for sale at any given moment.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.96.

Ikea
More copies of the Ikea catalog are printed each year than the Bible. 1 in 10 Europeans were conceived on an Ikea bed, according to the company.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.96.

Bridal Flowers
Brides originally carried a bouquet of flowers to hide their body odor.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.192.

State Disappearance
In 1784, a US state became incorparated into Tennessee. The state of Franklin, was in fact named after Benjamin Franklin.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.2.

Eiffel Tower Shrinkage
The Eiffel Tower shrinks six inches in winter.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.62.

Plants Cry
Plants that are not cared for will cry for help, a thirsty plant will make a high-pitched sound that is too high for humans to hear.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.63.

Finches Practice
Songs in their sleep.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.124.

Polar Bear Fur
Is not white, its clear. Polar bear skin is black. Their hair is hollow and acts like fiber optics, directing sunlight to warm their skin.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.129.

A Gallon of Milk
Is about 345 squirts froma cow’s udder.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.136.

Woodchuck
A study concluded that if a woodchuck could chuck would, it would chuck about 700 pounds.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.136.

Desert Rate
The Earth is turning to desert at a rate of 40 square miles per day.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.65.

Solar Eclipse Time
It’s impossible for a solar eclipse to last more than 7 minutes and 40 seconds.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.66.

Movie Costs
The average cost of making and marketing a major Hollywood movie in 2006 was $100.3 million.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.71.

The First Couple to be Shown in Bed
Together on primetime televisionm was Fred & Wilma Flinstone.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.167.

Woody Harrelson’s Father
Was a hitman convicted of assassinating a federal judge.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.76.

Mike Meyer’s Wedding Ring
Is his late father’s 1956 Encycloperdia Britannica Salesman of the Year gift.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.79.

Beatles Song A Day in the Life
Contains an ultrasonic whistle audible only to dogs at the end of the song.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.90.

The Godfather Orange Curse
In all three Godfather films, when you see oranges, there is a death (or close call) coming up soon.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.91.

Most Historical Figures Most Often Portrayed in Movies
Napoleon Bonaparte is featured in 194 films (as of January 2008), Jesus is in 152, & Abraham Lincoln is in 137.
The Best Book of Useless Information Ever #3, p.94.