Random Facts 29
Tallest Christmas Tree
A 221 Foot Douglas fir set up in Seattle's Northgate Shopping Center in 1950.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Jingel Bell Christmas, October 2008, p. 3.
12 Days of Christmas Gift Total
If you received every gift in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" you would have 364 presents.
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Jingel Bell Christmas, October 2008, p. 3.
Toothpaste in America
Americans use 400 million tubes of toothpaste.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 19.
Steps
In a single day, an average person takes about 18,000 steps.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 30.
Meteors
About 25 million meteors hit Earths atmosphere every day.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 52.
Single Keyboard Row - State
Alaska is the only state whose name can be typed on a single keyboard row.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 74.
Monopoly Names
The Monopoly character locked behind bars is named Jake the Jailbird. The Policemans name is officer Edgar Mallory.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 101.
Alcatraz Terms
The average stay for a prisoner on Alcaraz was five years.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 114.
2007's Highest Paid Athlete's by Sport
Golf - Tiger Woods $127.9 million.
Basketball - LeBron James $40.5 million.
Boxing - Floyd Mayweather $40.3 million.
Baseball - Alex Rodriguez $35 million.
Football - Peyton Manning $30.5 million.
Nascar - Dale Earnhardt Jr $27.2 million.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 151.
Titanic Lives
If the lifeboats had been filled to capacity, they could carry 1,178 people. Of the more than 2,200 passengers and crew, just over 700 survived (316/425 women & 56/109 children). If every women and child had been accommodated in the lifeboats, there would have been enough room for nearly 700 of the 1,690 men (only 338 survived).
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 183.
Power of Walking
By walking an extra 20 minutes every day, an average person will burn off 7 pounds of body fat a year.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 197.
Sleep
Studies show that 41% of people sleep in the fetal position, 28% on their side, 13% on their back, 7% on their stomach, and the rest in two or more positions. 64% of women sleep on the left side. Sleep experts say that people who sleep on the right side have better digestion.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 245.
Sudoku Solutions
According to experts, there are 6,670,903, 752, 021, 072, 936, 960 possible different sudoku boards.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 248.
Most Expensive Video Game
Grand Theft Auto IV cost $100 million to develop, and is currently the most expensive video game.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 254.
Nixon
Richard Nixon is the only person in American history to be elected to two terms as vice president and twice as president. His favorite lunch was cottage cheese with ketchup. His Secret Service codename was Searchlight. Two of his accomplishments as president - he abolished the draft and created the Environmental Protection Agency.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 343.
American Taxes
It takes the average American 129 workdays to earn enough money to pay federal, state, and local taxes for the year.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 364-365.
The Cat's Meow
A cat will almost never meow at another cat. They save that sound for humans.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 366.
Recycled Paper Energy Conservation
It takes 70% less energy to produce a ton of paper from recycled paper than from trees.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 372.
Disposable Diaper Storage
The average disposable diaper can hold up to 7 pounds of liquid.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 377.
Fast Food
In 1970 Americans spent $6 billion on fast food, in 2001 they spent over $110 billion.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 434.
Wendy's KFC Bucket
The paper bucket used for chicken by KFC was created by Wendy's founder Dave Thomas.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 534.
Women & Caffeine
Women metabolize caffeine about 25% faster than men do.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 482.
Making the Bed
If you're average, this year you will walk about 4.5 miles making your bed.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 526.
Vegitable Decline
Approximately 97% of the vegitable varieties grown in 1900 are now extinct.
Uncle John's 21st Edition Unsinkable Bathroom Reader, October 2008, p. 529.