- Judy Garland's false eyelashes were sold at auction in 1979 for US $125.
- Julius Caesar wore a laurel wreath to cover the onset of baldness.
- Julius Caesar, Martin Luther and Jonathan Swift all suffered from Ménièr's disease. It is a disorder of the hearing and balance senses causing hissing, roaring or whistling sounds to be perceived.
- Just after the first moon walk, Pan-American Airlines announced that they were willing to take enquires about future commercial flights to the moon. They received 80,000 requests almost immediately.
- Karate, often considered Japan's national sport, didn't come to Japan until 1916.
- Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea which may lead to blindness.
- Kevin Spacey and Mike Myers were both considered for the role of Inspector Clouseau for 2006 movie Pink Panther.
- King George III was declared violently insane in 1811, 9 years before he died.
- King Solomon of Israel had about 700 wives as well as hundreds of mistresses.
- Kiwi eggs, when not completely white, are tinged with green.
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