- Fibonacci numbers are named after Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa (better known as Fibonacci) who introduced them to Western Europe after they had earlier been described by Indian mathematicians. They are related to the golden ratio and proceed in the following order: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, .... Can you see the pattern?.
- Acorns are poisonous to humans (if eaten it can cause damage to your kidneys).
- The average person will consume 100 tons of food and 45,424 liters (12,000 gallons) of water in their lifetime.
- The word 'karate' means 'empty hand'.
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