In 2013, the Netherlands scheduled 19 prisons to be closed due to a lack of criminals.
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Humans are capable of running 40 mph according to a study by bio-mechanical expert Dr. Matthew Bundle. Today's fastest man, Usain Bolt, has a top speed of 28 mph.
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There's a regenerative candle that creates a new candle as it melts.
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Sweden is so good at recycling, it has run out of garbage and now must import garbage from Norway to fuel its energy programs.
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In 1916, a US amendment was proposed to put all acts of war to a national vote. If you voted yes you would have to register as a volunteer for service in the United States Army.
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There is a “Fruit Salad Tree” which can grow up to 6 different types of fruit.
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The Beatles wrote into their contracts for American concerts that they would not play in front of segregated audiences.
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