The WD in WD-40 stands for Water Displacer.
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Approximately 60% of the water used by households during the summer is used for watering flowers and lawns.
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The "Cobra Effect" is where a solution for a problem actually makes the problem worse.
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You can tape a small mirror onto a cone speaker, play music and shine a laser on to the mirror and the reflection will look like a laser light show on your wall.
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When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds of up to 3,000 miles per hour.
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Each 5 m.p.h. you drive over 60 m.p.h. is like paying an additional $.10 a gallon for gas!
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The most common name in the world is Mohammed.
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Sudbury Valley School allows students to do whatever they want; no curriculum, tests, homework, or even classes unless requested. 82% of students get accepted to college, as opposed to the 63% national public school average.
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