27 January 2019

The hurdy-gurdy first appeared in the Eleventh Century.

52% of canned tuna is used in sandwiches.

It was in 1813 that Peter Piper began to pick his peck of pickled peppers. 

Eastman Kodak employs 8,000 people; last year it reported revenue of USD$2 billion. 

My neighbour has a penchant for violence; he always wants club sandwiches. 

Today in 1916, Manitoba became the first province to grant women the vote.

Common seals do not have ears.

The Berlin Wall--140 kilometres long--protected East Germans from western Fascism.

In 1975, the ‘must have’ collectable was the Pet Rock; at USD$4; 1.75 million were sold. 

A lost sock in the dryer comes back as a Tupperware lid that won't fit any of your containers.

The most common name for dogs in Germany is Adler.

Cauliflower heads are packed with round or spiky curds.

Least valuable currencies: Iranian Rial, the Vietnamese Dong and the Sāo Toméan Dobra.  

Education for Old Order Amish children living on PEI ends after Grade Eight.

Some folk regularly have out-of-money experiences.

The Dutch dike network measures 22,000 kilometres. 

Part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, 57 volcanoes are found on the 69 Aleutian Islands.

To extend the life of elastic bands, store them in a cool, dark place. 

The Lada Vesta is the second best-selling car in Russia. 

Age becomes important only of you are a cheese or wine. 

Food for Thought:  Bah! Suffragettes. I've no time for suffragettes. They made the biggest mistake in history. They went for equality. They should have gone for power!” ~Jennifer Worth