Noxious Gas

Apparently dinosaur farts had a significant impact on global warming way back when.

Life is a Highway

It is NOT illegal to drive barefoot.  It's not recommended, but it's not actually against the law.

The Best...or Worst... Idea Ever

Giant now sells wine-infused whipped cream.

The Scream

Edward Munch actually created 4 different versions of his painting 'The Scream".

Stamps

The first adhesive postage stamp - known as the Penny Black - was debuted in England in 1840 (May 1, 1840 to be exact).

I Hope You're Not a Germaphobe

Because there is 400 times more bacteria on your desk than on the average toilet seat.

Stingrays

Disclaimer: The following fact was actually learned yesterday at the always cool National Aquarium in Baltimore. 

 

Stingray skin is so impenetrable that samurai warriors used to wear it as armor.

In the also-learned category, I think the little stingrays are cool.  The big ones freak me out.