The first known mention of dinosaurs in a work of fiction is on the first page of Charles Dickens’ 1868 novel “”Bleak House.””
Turnips turn green when sunburned.
A Bible published in England in 1632 left out the word “”not”” in the seventh commandment, so that it read “”Thou shalt commit adultery.”” It became known as the Wicked Bible.
Stephen Douglas, Abraham Lincoln’s famous rival, was known as the “”Little Giant”” because of his diminutive size and loud, booming voice.
Eighty-seven percent of whole milk is water.
Britain’s King Charles wore two shirts to his execution because he didn’t want to be seen shivering and have people think he was afraid.
Princess Diana was an enthusiastic tap dancer.
Eosophobia is a fear of dawn or daylight.
The average penguin has only one orgasm per year.
Cyprus has a map on its flag.
The Three Wise Men were called Balthazar, Gaspar and Melchior.
After meeting the duke of Kent, jazz legend Louis Armstrong sent him a 21st birthday message in which he wrote, “”To Black Jack, the sharpest little cat I know. Satch.””
