In the Egyptian Pyamids, the length of the diagonal across the base divided by the perpedicular hight gives Pi to ten decimal places.

A "quidnunc" is a person who is eager to know the latest news and gossip - in other words a busybody

A "quidnunc" is a person who is eager to know the latest news and gossip - in other words a busybody

When Patridges want to sleep, they fly up a tree then jump into the snow.

When Patridges want to sleep, they fly up a tree then jump into the snow.

The highest mountain in the British Isles, Ben Nevis in western Scotland, is just 4,406 feet high. In many other countries, a "mountain" of this size would be considered something less than a large hill

The highest mountain in the British Isles, Ben Nevis in western Scotland, is just 4,406 feet high. In many other countries, a "mountain" of this size would be considered something less than a large hill

Statistically speaking, on election day, it is more likely that you will be run over on the way to the polling station, then that your vote will count for anything.

Statistically speaking, on election day, it is more likely that you will be run over on the way to the polling station, then that your vote will count for anything.

Spencer Eldon was the name of the naked baby on the cover of Nirvana's album Nevermind

Spencer Eldon was the name of the naked baby on the cover of Nirvana's album Nevermind

All gondolas in Venice, Italy must be painted black, unless they belong to a high official

All gondolas in Venice, Italy must be painted black, unless they belong to a high official

A pin-up photo of Rita Hayworth adorned the first test bomb dropped on Bikini atoll in the Marshall Islands in July 1946

A pin-up photo of Rita Hayworth adorned the first test bomb dropped on Bikini atoll in the Marshall Islands in July 1946

Most people have red as a favourite colour

Most people have red as a favourite colour

According to one study, nuns have an average life expectancy of 77 years, the longest of any group of people in the United States

According to one study, nuns have an average life expectancy of 77 years, the longest of any group of people in the United States

It is not against the law in the U.S. to be a drug addict. In 1962, the Supreme Court called imprisonment for being an addict cruel and unusual punishment prohibited by the Bill of Rights