Interesting facts

Rachael Arthur, Staff Reporter|February 19, 2015

  1. Donald Duck’s full name is Donald Fauntleroy Duck.
  2. In 2011 a woman bought a non-visible piece of art for $10,000 titled “Fresh Air.”
  3. There are more people speaking French in Africa than in France.
  4. A study shows that teenagers who spend a cumulative amount of time throughout the day on electronic devices tend to have more problems sleeping at night.
  5. If you keep a goldfish in a dark room, it will eventually turn pale.
  6. Fats from junk food trigger the brain to want more food. This effect can last several days.
  7. The colder the room you sleep in, odds are high you’ll have a bad dream.
  8. Like finger prints, tongue prints are unique as well.
  9. Four common date blunders are showing up late, talking about yourself too much, raving about your ex, and being obviously over eager.
  10. Peanuts are one of the ingredients used in dynamite.
  11. Duct Tape was originally named “Duck Tape” because of its ability to repel water.
  12. Tablecloths were originally meant to be served as towels, which dinner guests could wipe their hands and face after eating.
  13. The wedding ring is worn on the left finger because there is a vein known as the vena amoris which is directly connected to the heart.
  14. Studies show that before a man even speaks a word, his posture counts for over 80% of a woman’s impression.
  15. If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and six days, you would have produced enough sound energy to heat up one cup of coffee.