John Walker, an English chemist, never patented the match (he invented it) because he thought it was too important to be anything but public property.

If you're cold put a hat on. 80% of your body temperature escapes through your head.

The Eiffel Tower is second only to the Golden Gate Bridge as a suicide location.

Michael J. Fox's middle name is really Andrew.

The number one selling snack in the U.S.A. is potato chips.

Joseph Stalin refused a German request to swap prisoners in World War II. His son, who was captured during the war, died in a prison camp as a result.

Douglas MacArthur's mother used to send letters to his military superiors suggesting they promote her son.