Amazing Facts -3

• Macadamia nuts are not sold in their shells because it takes 300 pounds per square inch of pressure to break the shell
• Japan has approximately 200 volcanoes and is home to 10% of the active volcanoes in the world
• Before 1928, yo-yos used to be called bandalores in the United States
• The only South East Asian country that has never been colonized by a Western Power is Thailand
• In 1631, two London bible printers accidentally left the word "not" out of the seventh commandment, which then read, "Thou shalt commit adultery." This legendary book is now known as the "Wicked Bible."
• The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar an England in 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes
• Irish Wolfhound dogs have a short lifespan and live about 7-8 years
• When Queen Elizabeth I of England died she owned over 3,000 gowns
• Female alligators lay about 40 eggs that hatch in 60 - 70 days
• The nickname for a Japanese businessmen is "Salarymen"
• Emus cannot walk backwards