Britney Spears collects lots of fairy memorabilia.

A drinking toast in Russia translates to “I hope we don’t play tiger with our white friend.” “Playing tiger” means vomiting and “our white friend” means commode.

The average American eats 140 pounds of white potatoes per year, but only four pounds of sweet potatoes.

Spicy food and sex are the two things women crave most when pregnant. A survey of 500 mothers-to-be by Somerfield Supermarkets in England reveals curry is their main desire.

Sugar can be used to help harden asphalt.

This article appears in May 11 • 2001.

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