Mr. Smarty Pants Know
By Mr. Smarty Pants, Fri., Dec. 18, 1998
The term "cracker jack" was originally a slang cyclist term referring to a freewheel with its jacks (pawls) and clicking sound (cracker).
Frank Sinatra collected model trains.
Reindeer are crazy for human urine, and relish that yellow snow (they go for dog urine too, but they're not as crazy about it). Reindeer trappers and hunters use this fact to their advantage.
According to one trivia buff, the name of the bear hand puppet on The Mickey Mouse Club was Sooty.
The above is information that Mr. Smarty Pants read in a book, magazine, or newspaper; heard on the radio; saw on television; or overheard at a party. Got facts? Write to Mr. Smarty Pants. Why not visit mrsmartypants.com?
