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US President Gerald R.Ford was born Leslie Lynch King Jr. 14 Jul 2013 | 10:00 am
Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States, was given the name Leslie Lynch King Jr. when he was born. He was named after his father, Leslie Lynch King. His mother, Dorothy Gardner King, and...
Barbie dolls didn't have a belly button until the year 2000. 13 Jul 2013 | 10:00 am
The Barbie doll has had a belly button since 2000. In 1959, the doll was created by Ruth Handler, who with her husband Eliot Handler went on to co-found the Mattel toy manufacturing company. The origi...
Despite the popular image, most elephants don't like peanuts. 12 Jul 2013 | 10:00 am
Contrary to images in popular media, most elephants do not like peanuts. Not only is there no evidence of elephants voluntarily eating peanuts on their own in the wild, but zoos and circus trainers al...
Money might actually be able to buy happiness, research suggests. 11 Jul 2013 | 10:00 am
Having more money might actually make people happier, according to a study of people’s income levels and their reported levels of happiness. People with higher incomes reported feeling more satisfied ...
It's illegal to have a snowball fight in Aspen, Colorado. 10 Jul 2013 | 10:00 am
Having a snowball fight is illegal in Aspen, Colorado, because the act is a violation of a local anti-missile law. In the city, throwing any object or discharging a weapon at public buildings, at priv...
About 90% of the oranges grown in Florida are used to make juice. 9 Jul 2013 | 10:00 am
The state of Florida is one of the leading producers of oranges in the world, and an estimated 90% of Florida oranges are used to make juice. Florida orange juice accounts for about 40% of the world’s...
The most commonly adulterated foods (impure/unsafe foods) are olive oil, milk, honey, and saffron. 7 Jul 2013 | 10:00 am
Adulterated foods are items marketed as pure but that actually have other substances added to them without the consumer’s knowledge, with the most commonly affected products being olive oil, milk, hon...
How Do I Find an Art Expert? 18 Aug 2012 | 01:00 pm
If you are seeking advice or appraisal about a work of art, or simply have a specialized question to ask, an art expert may be able to provide you with the knowledge you need. "Art expert" is a broad ...
What Are the Best Tips for Cactus Care? 17 Aug 2012 | 01:00 pm
Cactuses (also called cacti) are an amazing family of plants, built to live in low-water, high-temperature climates. They are ideal for many housing situations, as they can handle a fair amount of abu...
Where Are the Different Brain Regions? 16 Aug 2012 | 01:00 pm
The brain can be divided into three main regions: the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. Each of the brain regions is associated with a particular type of activity or function, and they are all criti...
