10 Interesting Facts About Random Things
by Do you know what the smallest insect in the world is or what flower has a bloom of three feet? There is something for everybody on this list and most interestingly, there is even a water-powered car on this list. The fact is, is that this list is of random things that are interesting and worth sharing with others.
World’s Strongest Fiber
Interestingly, the world’s strongest man-made fiber is Dyneema a superstrong polyethylene fiber that is 15 times stronger than quality steel. Dyneema is extremely durable, and is resistant to moisture, chemicals and UV light. The Dyneema fiber is used to produce the strongest fibrous rope in the world.
First Personal Computer
- NAME H316 Pedestal Model
- MANUFACTURER Honeywell
- TYPE Home Computer
- ORIGIN U.S.A.
- YEAR 1969
- BUILT IN LANGUAGE Recipes were programmed into it, but language/software is unknown
- KEYBOARD Small array of buttons and switches
- CPU Unknown
- SPEED 2.5 MHz
- RAM 4 KB magnetic core, expandable to 16 KB
- ROM Unknown
- TEXT MODES Unknown, probably some kind of text display
- SIZE / WEIGHT 150 pounds
- BUILT IN MEDIA Magnetic core memory
- POWER SUPPLY 475W at 125vAC
- PERIPHERALS Unless you count the cutting board… unknown
- PRICE $10,600
How Much Gas Is Left?
According to the Oil & Gas Journal (OGJ) estimates “that at the beginning of 2007, worldwide reserves were 1.32 trillion barrels of oil and 6.182 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. These estimates are 25 billion barrels of oil and 60 trillion cubic feet of natural gas higher than the prior year, reflecting additional discoveries, improving technology, and changing economics.” The remaining reserves represent 44.6 years of oil and 66.2 years of natural gas at 2005 consumption levels. This does not mean that the world’s gas and oil reserves will be depleted in fifty years, because new reserves are being discovered each year.
Toys Made In The USA
We are living in a time where 80% of all toys are manufactured in China and other foreign sources that have demonstrated a poor track record of quality control and safety. Locating toys made in the USA is very difficult, but for concerned parents and caregivers there is a ray of sunshine pushing through the clouds of unsafe products of the toy industry and about 100 USA made toys can be located at Made In USA Toys. (Declaimer: The author of this story is not affiliated with Step2.com and/or the toy manufacturers.)
The World’s Most Dangerous Insect
The mosquito accounts for millions of deaths around the world every year. Sometimes carriers of yellow fever, dengue fever, West Nile virus and forms of encephalitis are deadly to humans and animals. Malaria a mosquito-born virus accounts for more human deaths each year than HIV, Cancer and Heart Disease worldwide. So, don’t forget to protect your skin with your favorite mosquito repellent, because there are billions of hungry, blood-sucking critters that would enjoy nothing more than to make a feast out of you.
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Post CommentJodi
On November 6, 2007 at 6:52 am
I didn’t know there was a water-powered car invented before gasoline. It is a shame that we are still so dependent on oil.
brad
On November 6, 2007 at 1:04 pm
Hi Jodi -
I agree with what you, because if the big oil and energy corporations were really interested in producing a real energy alternative, then they could. The real problem is that these corporations will not, because controlling the new energy distribution would be too difficult. Any new renewable energy sources would also take the more profitable market share away from the traditional oil and gas industry.
The government says that America is addicted to oil, but in order to be addicted to something – there must be reasonable alternatives to use instead of oil and gas, which there is not. Using the term addiction, is likened to claiming that oil and gas are some type of drug and that everyone using them are drug addicts. If this were the case, then that would make the oil and gas corporations the drug lords and the government their public relations agency.
The only way to break the cycle of addiction is to develop or discover a new, better, less expensive energy alternative to use in place of oil and gas. As long as there are no alternatives, then there is no way that people of any nation can be considered addicted to oil and gas. Depended, yes maybe, but addicted, No way.
Judy Sheldon
On November 6, 2007 at 8:44 pm
This is a very interesting piece, and I agree with Jodi and Brad.
Jodi
On November 7, 2007 at 5:07 am
Hi Brad,
I fully agree with you, that if the government really wanted to the situation would be drastically different. Since the government is not doing anything about it, it is up to the public to search out new and better alternatives. In Holland, people ride bike to the train station to go to work. I believe that any small measure can make an impact.
Jodi
On November 8, 2007 at 3:20 am
Hi Brad,
Thanks for the recommended reading. I will definitely check it out. Anything else you suggest?
I live in the States, but I am very concerned about the environment. I want my kids and grandkids to have a healthy planet. I try to teach them how to conserve and the importance of recycling.
I am always happy to hear more tips, and find others who are like-minded
brad
On November 8, 2007 at 4:45 am
Hi Jodi -
Good to hear there are more folks like you also trying to do their part in saving our planet’s natural resources and our environment. Trust me, I am no environmentalist or activist, but I do know how important it is to save what we can.
I do not believe that if the US stopped using all fossil fuels and oil based products today, that it would make any big difference. Until, countries like China, India and Mexico among other major polluting countries get on-board and start operating Green, then nothing is really going to change. What America doesn’t destroy the other major polluter countries will.
Anyhow, I do believe somethings can be done by the average citizen. Just using L.E.D. lighting could save energy and reduce energy bills for the average consumer and that’s just the start.
What kind of stuff do you enjoy reading? This will help me make any future suggestions. If you come across any good poetry, please feel free to share the links. I do like poetry.
Jodi
On November 12, 2007 at 3:32 am
Hi Brad,
I have to disagree. I think even if other countries do nothing, America still needs to be active in going Green. Everyone is playing the blame game. It is time for countries to stand-up and take responsibility for their own messes. Not to mention, setting an example. Since America has such a prominent standing in the world, it needs to be a shining example of how a country can go Green and still be successful.
I am interested in all sorts of things like: history, politics, cultures, and family.
I have to admit, that I am not too into poetry. What else do you like?
Pictaker
On November 27, 2007 at 12:58 pm
Very random indeed and interesting. Thanks!
anonymous
On December 11, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Ummm, the first water-powered car was a steam engine -__-…. it was replaced by the gasoline combustion engine because it was more efficient, and could carry more loads(trucks, i.e, carrying tons of dirt), and travel farther distances.
Paganlibrarian
On December 13, 2007 at 10:14 am
Pluto isn’t a moon — it’s a dwarf planet. However, Pluto’s moon Charon would be the furthest moon from the sun, in *this* solar system.
Liane Schmidt
On January 1, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Interesting, well written, well done article. A box of chocolates for $2600…that’s incredible.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
tonym144
On March 12, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Sorry NASA, Pluto is still a planet.
Hari
On April 26, 2008 at 8:04 am
I agree with all these guys…
“The fact is, is that this list is of random things that are interesting and worth sharing with others.”
This Statement is true after all….
Continue this good work….
For that, here is my Best Wishes….
Kind Visitor,
Hari Prasath…
johnny
On June 2, 2008 at 9:47 pm
weird! but cool
jh
On June 17, 2008 at 5:39 am
pigs are not actually pink they are cream
pooface
On March 19, 2009 at 12:03 pm
i like poo
nick
On June 17, 2009 at 5:32 am
this is an exalent website with the 10 most interesting facts,that could be used for homework
HelloSiti
On June 19, 2009 at 11:24 am
I had stumbled upon this.
HelloSiti
On June 19, 2009 at 11:34 am
Because it contains “Indonesia”. I like my country very much.
Hi
On July 9, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Where’d u find that out
Garrison
On July 24, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Wow, I was afraid no one would notice that Pluto isn’t a moon! Paganlibrarian did, though.
Yeah, just cause it’s no longer a PLANET, it doesn’t mean it’s a moon. A moon has to orbit a planet, and Pluto orbits the sun. It’s a dwarf planet, as Paganlibrarian already stated.
baily
On December 21, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Hye ever one should know that ploto is not a plantet and if you dont you must be very very very very dumb well wow you guys are stupis well pay attenchan in class got it
shannon
On March 25, 2010 at 5:49 pm
i wanna try tahat chocolate
Karen Gross
On October 31, 2010 at 11:09 am
Very interesting list of facts. I would like to try that chocolate, too, but I have a feeling it would not taste very good to my North American palate – aren’t truffles those fungus things that the trained pigs find?
ashley cunning
On January 7, 2011 at 8:17 am
wow what is that by the way