Random Facts #2

1. Albert Einstein was offered the presidency of Israel in 1952, but he declined.

2. An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.

3. Astronauts get taller when they are in space.

4. Canada is an Indian word meaning ''Big Village''.

5. Early Romans used to use porcupine quills as toothpicks.

6. The U.S. Government spent $277,000 on pickle research in 1993.

7. All the swans in England are property of the Queen.

8. Animals will not eat another animal that has been hit by a lightning strike.

9. Crocodiles swallow stones to help them dive deeper.

10. Dogs and cats, like humans, are either right or left handed ("pawed").