Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Through all 5 seasons, the Breaking Bad series was shot on 35mm film.

According to a study by the University of Maribor, seeing white light in a near-death experience is due to an overload of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.

In the Twenties and Thirties, the term "muggle" was slang for marijuana. According to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, she came up with the term from the British slang word "mug," meaning an easily fooled person.

What do Sandra Bullock, Clint Eastwood, Rosie O'Donnell, Gordon Ramsay, and Kate Middleton have in common? They're allergic to horses.

According to Travis Bradberry, co-founder of TalentSmart, based on research at Johns Hopkins University, if you have a cup of coffee at 8am, 25% of that caffeine will still be in your body at 8pm. When you go to sleep, any caffeine left in your body will reduce your REM sleep.

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?

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