Mister Smarty Pants Knows
By Mr. Smarty Pants, Fri., June 20, 1997
Body measurements of Playboy models and Miss America contestants from 1979-1988 revealed that their body weight has significantly decreased to 13-19% below what is considered expected weight. They all meet at least one criteria for anorexia nervosa.
Volcanoes can create lightning.
"Wild Bill" Hickock's name was James, not William. His original nickname was "Duck Bill," which lampooned an odd puckering expression he often wore.
Washington, D.C.'s city officials originally didn't want cherry trees.
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