In the US, a house catches on fire every 45 seconds.
All polar bears are left handed.
Duct tape was invented in 1930. It was originally called Dryback.
Did you know that every three seconds a baby is born in this world?
If a pearl is placed in a tub of vinegar it will eventually dissolve.
The black rat’s scientific name is Rattus rattus rattus.
The most popular fruit in America is the banana.
Baseball manager Tommy Lasorda always ate linguine before each game for good luck.
Bing Crosby turned down the role of TV detective Columbo. Thankfully, Peter Falk was there to wear the trench coat.
Only the U.S., Canada, Mexico, France, Australia and the U.K. celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Brides don’t walk down the aisle of the church (the aisles are on either side). Brides walk down the nave.
Blonde beards grow faster than darker beards.
Richard Nixon was the first U.S. President to visit all 50 states.
The composer of ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ saw his first baseball game 20 years after her wrote the song.