Page 104 - The 'X' Zone Book of Triviology

o The only Hitchcock film to win the Oscar for best film of the year was Rebecca, in 1940. o The cracks in a piece of breaking glass travel faster than 3,000 miles per hour. o “We’re Off to See the Wizard” was used as a marching song by the Australians in World War II. o Americans make more than $500 million long distance phone calls annually. o In 1985, hailstones weighing over 2.5 pounds fell in Bangladesh. o The average age of U.S. Military personnel is 25. o If you live in Kentucky, you’re required by law to bathe at least once a year. o The emperor penguin can dive to depths of 870 ft. for as long as 18 minutes. o Mel Brooks was the co-creator of the TV sitcom, “Get Smart.” o Napoleon conquered Italy at the age of twenty-six. o Ants stretch - and possibly even yawn - when they wake up in the morning. o The White House’s first telephone was installed by Alexander Graham Bell. o Your wedding ring cannot be seized by creditors if you go bankrupt. o The first electric toothbrush was developed and tested on dogs. They reportedly enjoyed it. o The average American uses two pine trees’ worth of paper products each year. o A 12-inch stack of newspaper weighs 35 lbs. o Widowed, divorced and separated people smoke more than other people. o Franklin D. Roosevelt was related by blood or marriage to 11 other presidents. o George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams played marbles even as adults. o A company in Australia makes coffins out of recycled newspapers. o The only known meteorite fatality was a dog hit in Egypt in 1922. o It took Noah Webster 20 years to write his dictionary. o The moon vibrated for 55 minutes after the Apollo 12 astronauts landed on it. o The Jesus Christ lizard actually walks on water. o Tokyo dogs have a high baldness rate because they “apparently lead very stressful lives.” o Cloud Nine was used by the U.W. Weather Bureau to describe the highest, least dangerous clouds. o During Desert Storm, one ribbon-maker shipped 30 million yards of yellow ribbon in a month. o Nearly 13% of lawyers admit to having six or more drinks a day. o Origin of the term “bigwig:” King Louis IV of France was a big fan of big wigs. o 70% of Americans have been to Disneyland or Disney World. o An estimated 16% of U.S. women and 13% of U.S. men are toothless. o An ant can survive for 2 weeks underwater. o “If we ever needed a brain, now is the time.” - Squiggy, “Laverne and Shirley.” o 47% of normal-weight females think they’re overweight. o Jack Nicholson was paid $61 million to appear in Batman. o Pigeons are the only birds that can drink water without raising their heads to swallow. o Studies show that churchgoers have lower blood pressure than others. o The Roman Emperor Caligula’s last words were: “I’m still alive.” o The most popular name for a female dog is Lady. For cats, Baby. o In Boise, Idaho’s 1985 mayoral election, Mr. Potatohead received four write-in votes. o Until 1967, LSD was legal in California. o The first rodeo wasn’t held until 1847. o “Gymonophobia” is the fear of nudity. o Teddy Roosevelt was the first president to ride in an automobile, an airplane, and a submarine. o One third of the U.S. population is reportedly the result of unwanted pregnancies.