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Fascinating trivia facts Which Mammal Has The Longest Pregnancy? still one of the safest cities on the planet. In terms of how well
compiled by Stanley When you’re carrying a baby as big as an elephant, you’re your cyber security is protected, Tokyo is ranked on top. This
Morgenbesser going to need time to let it grow. African elephants have means identity theft is super rare and digital privacy is highly
Which Is The Only State an average gestation period of about 645 days, or around respected and protected. The low crime rates are probably
Flag That Is Two-Sided? 95 weeks. The only other animals that come close are its related to the fact that the majority of Tokyo residents are
The state flag of Oregon is cousin, the Asian elephant (617 days), as well as giraffes considered “upper-middle class.” What’s more, Tokyo boasts a
the most unique in the United (approximately 450 days), rhinos (also 450 days), and the world-famous nightlife scene that can be enjoyed worry-free!
States of America. It is the only sperm whale (480 to 590 days). These large animals have an Which U.S. President Had A Middle Name That Was Just
flag that is two-sided, which appropriately long pregnancy. A Single Letter?
means that both sides of the What State Has The Most Golf Courses? Harry Truman was given a middle initial, but not a middle
flag have different patterns. If you take a moment to think about what Florida is all name. Truman’s parents chose “S” as his middle name to please
The front, or obverse, side of about, this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Not only do both of his grandfathers. The “S” in Harry S Truman actually
the flag features the official state seal in gold, which is surrounded we have a crazy number of sunny and golf-able days, but the refers to the names of both of his grandfathers, Anderson Shipp
by 33 stars symbolizing Oregon as the 33rd state to join the state boasts more than 1,000 golf courses, offering plenty of Truman and Solomon Young. Truman told reporters that they
Union. The back, or reverse, side of the flag, features Oregon’s greens and fairways for players to choose from. Plus, some should not use a period after the S, because it didn’t stand for
state animal, the beaver, fully stretched on a log. of the top stars of the sport live and practice in Florida. Golf anything. However, the U.S. Government Printing Office Style
Who Became The Youngest First Lady When She Married is truly part of the culture in the Sunshine State. Manual states that the period should be used after the “S” in
A U.S. President At Age 21? What Is The Salary For The President Of The United Harry S. Truman’s name.
In 1886, in a ceremony held in the Blue Room of the White States? Why Are People Mostly On Time For A Movie?
House, President Grover Cleveland married Frances Folsom, the Being the president of the United States pays well at Because the key murder in the film Psycho takes place
daughter of Cleveland’s late law partner. Fewer than 40 people $400,000 a year. In addition, the president also receives a fairly quickly, director Alfred Hitchcock knew that anyone
were present to witness the 49-year-old president exchange vows $100,000 travel stipend, $50,000 annual expense account, and arriving late would end up asking about Janet Leigh and why
with Frances, who at 21 years of age became the youngest first a whopping $19,000 to cover entertainment. There are plenty they didn’t see her in the film. To prevent this, he demanded
lady in U.S. history. Mrs. Cleveland, who replaced Cleveland’s of other perks that come with the job, like free transportation that theaters not let people in after the film started. That sounds
sister Rose Elizabeth as White House hostess, won immediate and housing in some sweet digs. But the benefits don’t stop pretty normal now, but back then it was customary to show
popularity for her good looks and unaffected charm. when the president finishes up the term, as he or she receives a up at whatever time and just keep watching. Hitchcock’s
Which Country Has The Most Donuts Shops Per Capita? $200,000 annual pension and free official travel. The position requirement that everyone be seated before the film began
While this deep-fried treat was invented in the United States, has seen five pay raises from its original salary of $25,000 changed how people treated filmgoing.
our neighbors to the north eat more donuts than any other country. yearly. That wasn’t chump change at the time, however, as it Things I Didn’t Know I Didn’t Know
Canadians love their coffee, and donuts and coffee go hand in was roughly $600,000 in today’s terms. One hundred years ago, everyone owned a horse and
hand. Tim Horton’s is the most popular donut shop in Canada, What Does The K In Kmart Stand For? only the rich had cars; today, everyone has cars and only
with over 2,500 locations selling over three million donuts a day. The K stands for Kresge, as in Sebastian S. Kresge, founder the rich own horses. If money doesn’t grow on trees, how
Which Jeweler Donated The Hope Diamond To The of the S.S. Kresge dime store chain. More than 100 years ago, come banks have branches? Goods sent by ship are called
Smithsonian Institute In 1958? Sebastian Kresge opened a modest five-and-dime store in cargo and those sent by truck are called shipment. We put
The Hope Diamond is one of the most famous jewels in the downtown Detroit. He sold everything for 5 and 10 cents. The cups in the dishwasher and the dishes in the cupboard. How
world. It was purchased by New York gem merchant Harry low prices appealed to shoppers and allowed him to expand to come noses run and feet smell? If you replace “W” with “T”
Winston, who toured it for a number of years before donating it 85 stores by 1912. The first Kmart store opened in 1962, and in What, Where and When, you get the answer to each of
to the National Museum of Natural History, where it has since the corporation was renamed to Kmart Corporation soon after. them. You can’t name your child Ikea or Elvis in Sweden.
remained on permanent exhibition. Winston sent the diamond At its peak in 1994, Kmart operated 2,323 discount stores in The two states that make the most money from tourism are
through the United States mail in a box wrapped in brown paper, the United States. (1) California and (2) Florida. Movie theater popcorn costs
insured via registered mail at a cost of $145.29. Winston donated Which City Is Considered The Safest In The World? more per ounce than filet mignon. Albert Einstein’s eyeballs
the diamond with the hope that it would help the United States The bigger the city, the more dangerous it is? Not true for remain in a safe box in New York City. A tiger’s roar can be
establish a gem collection. Tokyo. This city has a population of over 13 million and it’s heard as far as 1.8 miles away.

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