Mister Smarty Pants Knows
By Mr. Smarty Pants, Fri., July 25, 1997
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According to National Geographic, for every 10 million tons of aluminum discarded, 6 million are recovered; for every 10 million tons of glass discarded, 2.4 million are recovered.
Snow monkeys relocated to Dilley, Texas from Mount Arachi in Japan had to invent a vocalization for "Rattlesnake!"
One night in 1800, Sir William and Lady Hamilton dined with Lord Nelson. During the evening, Lady Hamilton drank enough champagne to lose her inhibitions, and began to imitate classical statuary. Evidently, this became a regular practice for Lady Hamilton.
The Batmobile was made from a Lincoln Futura, a concept car built by Ford.
The above is information which Mr. Smarty Pants read in a book, a magazine, or the newspaper; heard on the radio; saw on television; or overheard at a party. Got any facts? Leave a message for Mr. Smarty Pants, at 454-5766, ext. 226 for possible inclusion in the column. E-mail: [email protected]