Thomas Edison designed a helicopter that would work with gunpowder. It ended up blowing up and also blew up his factory. See more

It took approximately 2.5 million blocks to build the Pyramid of Giza, which is one of the Great Pyramids. See more

In the 1800's, people believed that gin could cure stomach problems. See more

Close to 80% of people who watch the Super Bowl on television, only do so to view the commercials. See more

Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over a million descendants. See more

Most lipstick contains fish scales. See more

Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes. See more

You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television. See more

Walt Disney was afraid of mice. See more

Pearls melt in vinegar. See more

Turtles can breathe through their butts. See more

In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all of the world's nuclear weapons combined. See more

Ninety percent of New York City cabbies are recently arrived immigrants. See more

A snail can sleep for three years. See more

Fewer than half of the 16,200 major league baseball players have ever hit a home run. See more

In comic strips, the person on the left always speaks first. See more