Thursday, September 20, 2007

I think I'm the queen... of totally useless knowledge.

Did you know that...
  • The 3 most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, Coca-Cola, and Budweiser, in that order.

  • When Heinz ketchup leaves the bottle, it travels at a rate of 25 miles per year.

  • It's possible to lead a cow upstairs...but not downstairs.

  • The Bible has been translated into Klingon.

  • Humans are the only primates that don't have pigment in the palms of their hands.

  • Ten percent of the Russian government's income comes from the sale of vodka.

  • Ninety percent of New York City cabbies are recently arrived immigrants.

  • On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year.

  • Elephants can't jump. Every other mammal can.

  • The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.

I'll add 10 "little known facts" each week.... have any to contribute???

2 comments:

Sygnet Creations said...

very cute list....lots of stuff I didn't know =)

Christine said...

Wow, that's very interesting! Thank you for sharing. ^_^