1. Oscar the Grouch used to be orange. Jim Henson decided to make him green before the second season of Sesame Street. How did Oscar explain the color change? He said he went on vacation to the very damp Swamp Mushy Muddy and turned green overnight.
2. Reno is farther west than Los Angeles.
3. At Fatburger, you can order a "Hypocrite"—a veggie burger topped with crispy strips of bacon.
4. In 1999, Furbies were banned from the National Security Agency's Maryland headquarters because it was feared the toys might repeat national security secrets.
5. Bear Bryant was once asked to contribute $10 to help pay for a sportswriter's funeral. According to legend, he said, "Here's a twenty, bury two."
6. The string on boxes of animal crackers was originally placed there so the container could be hung from a Christmas tree.
7. Kool-Aid was originally marketed as "Fruit Smack."
8. Only female mosquitoes will bite you.
9. In 1961, Martha Stewart was selected as one of Glamour magazine;s "Ten Best-Dressed College Girls."
10. As part of David Hasselhoff's divorce settlement, he kept possession of the nickname "Hoff" and the catchphrase "Don't Hassle the Hoff."
(courtesy of Mental Floss)
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