The loofah is considered a delicacy in parts of the
U.S.

According to Candle Burning Magic, to free yourself of Satan’s
influences, you need two white altar candles, conjure oil, a personal candle, a
black object candle, Mars oil, Seven Holy Spirits incense, and Satan Be Gone
oil.

According to Texas Monthly, the average biotech company is 13 years
old, and 27 biological products are on the market in the U.S. today.

James I (1566-1625), King of England, Ireland, and Scotland, supposedly
enjoyed hunting so much that he routinely ignored “mother nature’s call” and
shat in his pants, rather than interrupt the hunt.

What are the number of ways a person could order a dozen bagels from a
bakery that offers 13 varieties? The answer is 7.2 million. 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 possible inclusion in the column. E-mail: mrpants@auschron.com

This article appears in June 23 • 1995 and June 23 • 1995 (Cover).

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