Monday, January 02, 2006

Random Facts Monday!

From now on, every Monday will be Random Facts Monday with 10 interesting facts! This way, you start your week off learning something new. Here we go!

  1. In ancient Rome it was considered a sign of leadership to be born with a crooked nose.
  2. All the swans in England are property of the Queen.
  3. Each year, approximately 250,000 American husbands are physically attacked and beaten by their wives.
  4. Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off .
  5. In 1980, the city of Detroit presented Saddam Hussein with a key to the city.
  6. In New York City, approximately 1,600 people are bitten by other humans every year.
  7. The revenue that is generated from gambling is more than the revenue that comes from movies, cruise ships, recorded music, theme parks, and spectator sports combined.
  8. Most people who read the word "yawning" will yawn (you know you want to!)
  9. It has been estimated that the fear of the number 13 costs Americans more than $1 billion per year.
  10. Michael Keaton's original name is Michael Douglas

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