According to Binney and Smith, makers of Crayola Crayons, kids, ages 2-8
spend an average of 28 minutes coloring every day.
A recent study by the University of Chicago found that the average man
and average woman share about the same level of intelligence, but men account
for a higher proportion of geniuses and the mentally deficient.
Although the Volkswagen Minibus used in the film Forrest Gump appears
to be a late 1960s model, the scene takes place in 1963.
According to National Weather Service statistics, forecasters are
accurate 91% of the time when predicting precipitation for a particular
12-to-24-hour period.
Elephants have been known to use leafy branches as fly swatters.
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 August 11 • 1995 and August 11 • 1995 (Cover).