- The expression to 'knuckle down' originated from playing marbles (players used to put their knuckles to the ground for their best shots).
- The ice cream cone was introduced in 1904.
- Gold never erodes.
- There are over 900 species of bats.
- A car travelling at 80kph (50mph) uses half its fuel to overcome wind resistance.
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