- The drinking straw was invented in 1886.
- Ice skating rinks always go counter clock wise (for the majority of people that are right handed needing to hang onto the rail).
- According to manufacturer Spalding the average lifespan of an NBA basketball is 10,000 bounces.
- Instant coffee was invented in 1901.
- A Boeing 747 airliner holds 216,847 litres (57,285 gallons) of fuel.
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