In 1918, after the treaty of Versailles (end of WWI), the French Commander-in-chief said "This is not a peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years." 20 years and 65 days later, WWII happened.
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Dell's first advertisement was made on the back of a pizza box.
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The gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell may slow ageing and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, according to scientists in China.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Sheep, goats, octopuses, and toads have rectangular pupils.
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Noodles, the guitarist for The Offspring, was the janitor for the school the band went to. He was allowed into the band because he was old enough to buy the band alcohol.
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The small pocket in the larger pocket of your jeans was designed for pocket watches.
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