Wednesday, January 11, 2012

TRIVIA BITS

 

  • 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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