An average person laughs about 15 times a day.
According to National Geographic, for every 10 million tons of aluminum
discarded, 6 million are recovered; for every 10 million tons of glass
discarded, 2.4 million are recovered.
Snow monkeys relocated to Dilley, Texas from Mount Arachi in Japan had to
invent a vocalization for “Rattlesnake!”
One night in 1800, Sir William and Lady Hamilton dined with Lord Nelson. During
the evening, Lady Hamilton drank enough champagne to lose her inhibitions, and
began to imitate classical statuary. Evidently, this became a regular practice
for Lady Hamilton.
The Batmobile was made from a Lincoln Futura, a concept car built by Ford.
The above is information which Mr. Smarty Pants read in a book, a magazine, or
the newspaper; heard on the radio; saw on television; or overheard at a party.
Got any facts? Leave a message for Mr. Smarty Pants, at 454-5766, ext. 226 for
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This article appears in July 25 • 1997 and July 25 • 1997 (Cover).