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Post by Rhonda on Dec 10, 2007 5:15:15 GMT -5
How much does an elephant eat? An elephant may consume 500 pounds of hay and 60 gallons of water in a single day.
What makes Fort Atkinson unique? The town of Fort Atkinson, Iowa was the site of the only fort ever built by the U.S. Government to protect one Indian tribe from another.
Who owns 'Stormy Weather?' The publishing rights to "Stormy Weather" and "Hello, Dolly!," as well as the soundtracks from "Grease," "Mame," "Annie," and "A Chorus Line" are owned by rock star Paul McCartney.
How thick is Boulder Dam? Boulder Dam is as thick at its base (660 feet) as a city block is long.
Who invented the rickshaw? The rickshaw was invented by the Reverend Jonathan Scobie, an American Baptist minister living in Yokohama, Japan. Rev. Scobie built the first model in 1869 in order to transport his invalid wife. Today it remains a common mode of transportation in the Orient.
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