Lily Munster (of The Munsters fame) could fly, and did so on an
episode in which she played a fashion model.

If Sir Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin, had used guinea
pigs to test the medical breakthrough, it would probably would have never been
used on humans because penicillin is a deadly poison to guinea pigs.

To further protect women from sexual assault, Bombay, India, has women-only
commuter trains.

The U.S. Air Force, NASA, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
both have written policy regarding UFO encounters. NASA requires astronauts and
other people to be quarantined if they come into contact with UFOs.

Dress designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel made suntans fashionable.

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 9 • 1995 and June 9 • 1995 (Cover).

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