Thursday, June 11, 2009

HERE ARE SOME TRIVIA Q AND A TO MAKE YOU SMARTER!!

How did Bic pens get their name?
More than 14 million BIC pens are sold daily in 150 countries. "BIC" is actually a shortened version of founder Marcel Bich's name.

Which seahorse carries the embryo?
The male seahorse, not the female, carries the embryo of the species. The female fills the male's brooch pouch with eggs, which remain in the swollen sac for a gestation period of eight to ten days.

How high should a tennis ball bounce?
According to the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association, a tennis ball is supposed to bounce between 53 and 58 inches when it is dropped on concrete from a height of 100 inches. The concrete surface should be 4 inches thick.

How populous is New York City?
There are more people in New York City (7,895,563) than there are in the states of Alaska, Vermont, Wyoming, South Dakota, New Hampshire, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Hawaii, Delaware, and New Mexico combined.

Which will bounce higher -- a ball or rubber or a ball of glass?
A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball of rubber. A ball of solid steel will bounce higher than one made entirely of glass.

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