F. Y. I.

Ticking Away
The quartz crystal in your wristwatch vibrates 32,768 times a second.

In Other Words
The literal meaning of the Italian word linguine is "little tongues".

No Kidding
An alligator can go through 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.

Presidents' Files
Before Thomas Jefferson took office, people bowed to the president, rather than shaking his hand.

Back Then
Margarine was called Butterine when it was first marketed in England.

Super - Sized
Most elephants weigh less than the tongue of a blue whale.

Quotable
by Nelson Mandela
"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children."

Did You Know ?
Rubbing coffee beans on your hands will remove odors from foods such as garlic and fish when cooking.