10 Strange But True Facts

1. The Byzantines believed that Cupid’s arrow would strike the moment two people consumed a special “love cake” made from donkey’s milk and honey. (Note to self, add donkey’s milk to grocery list)

2. Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird of the United States to be the turkey. (Does that mean we’d have to eat bald eagle on Thanksgiving?)

3. To promote Windows 7, Japanese Burger Kings created the Windows 7 Whopper. (Good thing they didn’t do this for Windows 95)

4. The cubicle was originally called “Action Office II.” (No word on if the water cooler was originally called “Dynamite Hydration”)

5. Pepsi used to be called Brad’s Drink. (Was Brad related to Tom from MySpace?)

Halftime Trivia: Who is the #1 vehicle manufacturer on the planet.

6. A person can tickle a rat by scratching its belly, causing it to emit a high-pitched screech that is so loud it is inaudible to humans. (I don’t know if that is adorable or frightening)

7. Holding a banana peel with a bruise for 10 to 30 minutes will remove its color. (If you have time to hold a banana peel for 30 minutes you are probably now dreaming about the Windows 7 Whopper)

8. There are over 17,500 different types of butterfly. (That is impressive, but I would have also been impressed if the number was 17)

9. In Bulgaria, a nod of the head means ‘no’ and a shake means ‘yes.’ (That sounds like a rumor created by a jilted ex-boyfriend)

10. Barbie’s full name is Barbie Millicent Roberts. (Did her middle name inspire that one movie with Angelina Jolie?)

Trivia Answer: Hot Wheels. They have produced more than 4 billion Hot Wheels. More than the big four Detroit auto makers combined.

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