The band Poco was originally named Pogo, but was forced to change their name by Pogo creator Walt Kelly.

According to author Dr. Mike Orkin, if you drive 10 miles to buy a lottery ticket, you are three times more likely to be killed in a car crash on the way than to win the jackpot.

If a Sumo’s mawashi falls off, he is automatically disqualified.

Earlier this year, some Muslim clerics claimed that the word “Pokemon” means “I am a Jew” in Japanese and said the toy promotes gambling and is part of a conspiracy to turn Arab children away from Islam.

Not many words rhyme with music. One is paracusic, which means someone who has difficulty hearing.

This article appears in November 2 • 2001.

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