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Fascinating Facts

	Not that big Despite it's name, a ten-gallon hat doesn't really hold ten gallons of liquid.
	Aw shucks What do you call a small or imperfect ear of corn?
	Precious stones Rubies and sapphires are made of this which is the hardest known rock after the diamond.
	Scaredy cat Napoleon suffered from ailurophobia which is a fear of what?
	Road trip How many miles did tennis star Maria Sharapova log during the first three months of 2008?
	Insect repellant You may surprised to know mosquito repellents don't repel.
	Collecting What do you call a collector who attempts to collect an example of every item in a particular field?
	In too deep L. Frank Baum, the author of the The Wizard of Oz, couldn't swim and did this to make sure he knew when he was in too deep.
	Columbus sets sail Christopher Columbus set sail for the New World in 1492. What day of the week did he begin his journey?
	Sweet and sour Lemons contain more sugar than another tasty fruit. Which one?