Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Large commercial trucks like 18-wheelers are called "lorries" in Great Britain.

Nicole Kidman is scared of butterflies.

Some garden hoses are made of polyvinyl chloride, which uses lead as a stabilizer. Since lead can cause health problems, never drink from a garden hose unless it is labeled "safe for drinking."

In ancient Babylon and Rome, great warriors had their nails painted the same shade as their lips before going into battle.

According to Wine Spectator regarding the 1989 Château Latour: In 1992, they said it would be best after 1998; in 1997, they said "needs until 2000"; in 1999, they said "best after 2005"; in 2001, they said "drink now"; and in 2005 they said "best after 2007."
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