Fun Facts – 12 October 2016

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  • The Ancient Greek women made a type of cheek blush by painting their cheeks with herbal pastes which was made out of crushed berries and seeds
  • Macadamia nuts are not sold in their shells because it takes 300 pounds per square inch of pressure to break the shell
  • Japan has approximately 200 volcanoes and is home to 10% of the active volcanoes in the world
  • The only South East Asian country that has never been colonised by a Western Power is Thailand
  • In 1631, two London bible printers accidentally left the word “not” out of the seventh commandment, which then read, “Thou shalt commit adultery.” This legendary book is now known as the “Wicked Bible.”
  • Irish Wolfhound dogs have a short lifespan and live for only about 7-8 years
  • When Queen Elizabeth I of England died she owned over 3,000 gowns
  • Female alligators lay about 40 eggs that hatch in 60 – 70 days
  • Emus cannot walk backwards
  • The famous Casanova (Giacomo Casanova) was a librarian for many years before he died