At one point, Henry Ford had 500 birdhouses.

According to the Associated Press, the world burns enough oil-derived fuel each hour to empty 240 Olympic-sized swimming pools (2.7 million gallons/minute).

Of the 10 most valuable watches ever auctioned, nine are Patek Philippe. Eric Clapton’s Patek Philippe 2499 sold for $3.65 million in 2012.

The human heart, full of blood, weighs three-fourths of a pound.

Lubbock optometrist J. Davis Armistead suggested the trademark Faiosa eyeglass frames Buddy Holly was associated with. Armistead convinced Holly they would help him define his character after watching how Phil Silvers used his glasses to help define his Sergeant Bilko character on TV.

This article appears in February 20 • 2015.

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