2. For thousands of years, until 1883, hemp was the world's largest
agricultural crop, from which the majority of fiber, fabric, soap, lighting
oil, paper, incense, and medicines were produced.
3. Record for most passengers in one plane: In 1991, 1086 people boarded a
747 in Addis Ababa [Ethiopia]. When they landed in Jerusalem, there were
1089 passengers. Three babies were born during the flight.
4. For more than 3,000 years, Carpenter ants have been used to close wounds
in India, Asia and South America.
5. Smokers are twice as likely to develop lower back pain than non-smokers.
6. Scallops have approximately 100 eyes around the edge of its shell.
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