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Post-A-Random-Fact Thread
- Thread starter AmazingGracePlayer
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The scientific name for a Western Lowland Gorilla is gorilla gorilla gorilla.
If the sun were hollow, a million Earths would fit inside. and yet, it is only a middle size star.
The sun is far away...About 93,000,000 miles away (And that's why it looks so small).
If the sun were hollow, a million Earths would fit inside. and yet, it is only a middle size star.
The sun is far away...About 93,000,000 miles away (And that's why it looks so small).
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Tired_Thumb
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The Earth is overdue for a "supervolcano" to erupt. The last time one erupted, it's estimated that only 1,000 early humans were left.
The largest hurricane ever, Typhoon Tip, killed 86 people.
The widest tornado ever measured in at 2.5 miles wide.
The lightest professional sumo wrestler ever weighed 218 lbs.
The largest hurricane ever, Typhoon Tip, killed 86 people.
The widest tornado ever measured in at 2.5 miles wide.
The lightest professional sumo wrestler ever weighed 218 lbs.
President Kennedy was the fastest random speaker in the world with upwards of 350 words per minute.
Hofstadter's Law:
It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's law.
It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's law.
Mark Wilson
Supporting Member
There are more votes in America for American Idol than there are for the presidential elections.
Water swirls clock-wise as it drains in the northern hemisphere and counter-clock-wise in the southern hemisphere.
