Strange But True: Oreo cookie eaters

By Lucie Winborne

• In a survey of hundreds of Oreo cookie eaters, Kraft Foods came to the conclusion that biters were easygoing and self-confident; dunkers displayed a more energetic and adventurous side; and twisters leaned toward the sensitive and trendy.

• The average person spends 38 days brushing their teeth during their lifetime.

• Not only does the moon have its own time zones, but an astronomer designed a watch relying on "lunations," the amount of time it takes for the moon to revolve and rotate around the earth.

• There are more than 10 holidays that support chocolate. Naturally, we fully support that.

• The "Trembling Giant" in Utah's Fishlake National Forest includes over 47,000 quaking aspen trees that share the same root system. Some scientists have estimated its age at nearly a million years old.

• An hour of drumming will burn between 400-600 calories. That's more than hiking or weightlifting.

• The oldest known prosthetic wear, a toe made primarily of wood and bound with leather thread, possibly dating to 950 B.C., was discovered on the mummified body of an Egyptian noblewoman in Cairo in 2000.

• Male Hercules beetles possess an elongated horn that can surpass their body length.

• Stanford University's English department offers a course titled "The Last Great American Songwriter: Storytelling with Taylor Swift Through the Eras," in which students analyze Swift's albums and draw connections between her lyrics and classic literature.

• Only four words in the English language end in "dous."

• Cambodian bamboo trains are made of an electric generator and a makeshift bamboo platform for seating and run at speeds of up to 40 km per hour. While unmaintained tracks do indeed make for some bumpy rides, at least the fares are low.

Thought for the Day: "Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will." -- Suzy Kassem

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