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How many eggs do hens lay?
In one year, hens in America lay enough eggs to encircle the globe a hundred times.
How many cans of Spam have been sold?
One billion cans of Spam had been sold by 1959. The two billion mark was hit in 1970, followed by three billion in 1980, four billion in 1986, and five billion cans in 1993.
Did Nero like roses?
The Romans were enamored with the smell of roses. According to historians, Nero had pipes installed under banquet plates to allow his guests to be spritzed with rose scent between dinner courses.
Did Clyde survive the kitten's fire?
The Associated Press reported in December 1985, in Eugene, Oregon, a 6-month-old kitten set a Christmas tree on fire while batting at the lighted bulbs. The heat of the fire cracked a nearby fishbowl, and water from the bowl doused some of the fire. Firefighters arrived within minutes of the fire starting and put out the fire, which had spread to the carpet. A goldfish named Clyde was found lying prone in the cracked bowl, and when put into another bowl with water, was quickly revived and survived the ordeal. The water in Clyde's bowl had prevented the fire from getting out of control.
Which was the first patented animal?
The first U.S. patent for an animal was issued to geneticists at Harvard University in 1988. The animal -- called an "oncomouse" -- is a genetically engineered mouse that is highly susceptible to breast cancer.

Hen's Eggs, Spam's Cans, and Nero's Roses by Walker Bennett, SF Author — did you know, information, trivia | Gather
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