11. French Poodles Aren’t French
The French Poodle is widely believed to have first been bred in Germany, not France. In fact, the word “poodle” comes from the German word Pudelhund, a combination of words meaning “dog” and “to splash.” And if you want some incentive to bring home a dog of your own, discover the 15 Amazing Benefits of Adopting a Pet!
12. Night Owls Tend to Be Smarter Than Early Birds
Feel bad that you’re never well-rested enough to head out for a jog before the sun’s up? Don’t be. In fact, research published in Personality and Individual Differences suggests that night owls tend to have higher IQs than early risers.
13. Every Dutch Police Car Has a Teddy Bear in It
Dutch Police carry teddy bears with them on the job in case they need to help out a traumatized child.
14. There’s a Patron Saint for Dentists
Saint Apollonia is the patron saint of dentists and tooth problems.
15. Hawaiian Pizza is Canadian
That pineapple-ham concoction named after America’s most scenic state was reportedly invented in Ontario in 1962.
16. The World’s Longest Fingernails Measure Over Two Feet Long
Ayanna Williams, a resident of Houston, TX, hasn’t cut her fingernails in 23 years, and they now measure between 24 and 26 inches each.
17. A Shrimp’s Heart Is in Its Head
A shrimp exoskeleton is divided into two distinct parts: one that contains its head and the other that the latter part of its body, including the tail. The shrimp’s heart is located in the former section, behind its face and stomach.
18. 750 Million People Tuned Into Charles and Diana’s Wedding
The 1981 wedding was watched by more than double the number of people who tuned in for the Friends, Cheers, Seinfeld, and M*A*S*H finales combined.
19. Three Presidents Have Died on July 4th
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all passed away on Independence Day.
20. A Blue Whale’s Heart is More Than 5 Feet Long
It can weigh upwards of 400 pounds.
