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August 27, 2026
The people of Israel consume more turkeys per capita than any other country.
August 26, 2026
In Iceland, a Big Mac costs $5.50.
August 25, 2026
Worcestershire sauce in essentially an Anchovy Ketchup.
August 24, 2026
California has issued 6 drivers licenses to people named "Jesus Christ."
August 23, 2026
The Minneapolis phone book has 21 pages of Andersons.
August 22, 2026
To Ensure Promptness, one is expected to pay beyond the value of service – hence the later abbreviation: T.I.P.
August 21, 2026
Orville Wright was involved in the first aircraft accident. His passenger, a Frenchman, was killed.
August 20, 2026
Former basketball superstar Michael Jordan is the most recognized face in the world, more than the pope himself.
August 19, 2026
In a survey of 200000 ostriches over 80 years, not one tried to bury its head in the sand.
August 18, 2026
14% of Americans have skinny-dipped with a member of the opposite sex at least once.
August 17, 2026
The US has more personal computers than the next 7 countries combined.
August 16, 2026
A honeybee can fly at fifteen miles per hour.
August 15, 2026
There are about 450 types of cheese in the world. 240 come from France.
August 14, 2026
The three most recognized Western names in China are Jesus Christ, Richard Nixon, & Elvis Presley.
August 13, 2026
In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all the world’s nuclear weapons combined.
August 12, 2026
During his entire life, Vincent Van Gogh sold exactly one painting, “Red Vineyard at Arles”.
August 11, 2026
Barbie`s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
August 10, 2026
The Simpsons is the longest running animated series on TV.
August 9, 2026
Dueling is legal in Paraguay as long as both parties are registered blood donors.
August 8, 2026
Lee Harvey Oswald's cadaver tag sold at an auction for $6,600 in 1992.
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