1: Cotton candy was invented by a dentist.

Dentist William Morrison and confectioner JohnC. Wharton invented machine-spun cotton candy in 1897.It was first introduced at the 1904 world fares as “Fairy Floss”.Then, another dentist, Joseph Lascous, reinvented the machine in 1921. He came up with the name “cotton candy” which replaced “fairy floss”.

2:Spider webs used as bandages in ancient times.

In ancient Greece and Rome, doctors used spider webs to make bandages for their patients. Spider webs supposedly have natural antiseptic and anti-fungal properties which can help keep wounds clean and prevents infection.It’s also said the spider webs are rich in vitamin K, which helps promote clotting.So, next time you’re out of Band-Aids,just head to your attic and grab some “webicillin”.

3:A cornflake in the shape of Illinois sold on eBay for $1,350.

In 2008 two Virginia sisters found a cornflake that was shaped like the state of Illinois, and sold it on eBay for $1,350. Monty Kerr , the owner of trivia website from Austin, Texas, was the buyer; he explained that he wanted the special piece of cereal for his traveling museum.

4:The amount of copper on Arisona capitol building roof is equivalent to nearly 5 million pennies.

The copper roof of Arisona’s capitol building in Phoenix undeniably impressive, especially once you learn that it’s the equivalent to 4,800,000 pennies.That’s a hack of a lot of pocket change!

5:Bumblebees can fly higher than Mount Everest.

If you thought it was impressive than humans can make it to the top of Mount Everest, you’ll be stunned to find out that bumblebees can make it to the summit, too. Researchers track two bees that were able to fly at more than 29,525 feet or(9,000 meters which is higher than Everest) admitted that they were “shocked at how high they could fly”.

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