Friday, December 10, 2010

French Fries

Fun Fact: Did you know that french fries were introduced to the U.S. when Thomas Jefferson served them in the White House during his Presidency (early 1800s)?

Friday, December 3, 2010

Mouth Wash

Fun Fact:
Did you know that mouthwash was used as a treatment for dry scalp and after-shave lotion in the 1920's? (I can barely keep this in my mouth for a second!)

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Facial Tissue

Fun Fact:
Did you know that kleenex was first invented to remove cold cream? But people started using it as disposable handkerchiefs, blowing their nose :)

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Fire Alarm

Fun Fact:
Did you know that Japan invented a silent wasabi fire alarm that wafts wasabi vapor? In a test 93% actually woke up!

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Vending Machine


Fun Fact:
Did you know that the first vending machine was made 2000 years ago for holy water? Once a coin was inserted into the machine the weight of the coin would drain holy water from a spout!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Highway


Fun Fact:
Did you know that the Katy Freeway in Texas has a total of 26 lanes? Can you imagine moving more than 10 lanes just to take the exit?

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Gecko

Fun Fact:
Did you know that geckos can walk on walls not because their feet are sticky, but because the have hairlike bristles on their footpad! Also, they bark, chirp and make clicking noises.