Fact 1. The Roman emperor Commodus was at one time going to change the name of Rome to Colonia Commodiana. Fact 2. The Roman emperor Domitian took great pleasure in being secluded in his room for hours and catching flies and stabbing them with pens. Fact 3. The Romans used to clean themselves with olive … Read more
Fact 1. The oil that is found in poison ivy is called “urushiol.” Fact 2. The oldest actor to win a Best Actor Oscar is Henry Fonda. He was 76 when he won it. Fact 3. The oldest bird on record was Cocky, a cockatoo, who died in the London Zoo at the age of … Read more
Fact 1. The meaning of Siberia is “sleeping land.” Fact 2. The Mexican version of the Tooth Fairy is known as the Tooth Mouse, which takes the tooth and leaves treasures in its place. Fact 3. The MGM lion, whose name was Leo, lived in Memphis until his death. Fact 4. The microwave oven was … Read more
