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Notta Lotta People Know This...

TLDR: Notta Lotta People Know This...
The forum thread initiated by Ozzy47 is focused on sharing obscure facts across various topics. Key contributions include: - Venus uniquely rotates clockwise, different from other planets in the Solar System. - A standard pair of tennis shoes typically lasts for 500 miles of walking. - The QWERTY keyboard layout was designed to prevent typewriter key jams by slowing down typing, as noted by lavalamp. - Madcap highlighted several historical tidbits: - High heels were initially designed for men in 10th century Europe to aid horse riding. - U.S. stop signs were originally yellow due to the absence of a durable red dye until 1954. - The first recorded speeding conviction involved a speed of 8mph. - Sea slugs have the capability to regenerate their entire body from just their severed head. - Competitive art was once an event in the Olympic Games. - Guest mentioned that the plastic tips on shoelaces are called "aglets." - WhippedCream added a lighter note stating that the Mona Lisa lacks eyebrows. The thread serves as a collection of intriguing and lesser-known facts contributed by various users, enhancing general knowledge with historical and scientific tidbits.
Ozzy47

Ozzy47

A thread containing little-known facts.

Here's a couple to give you the idea.

Venus is the only planet in the Solar System that rotates clockwise.

A typical pair of tennis shoes will last 500 miles of walking.
 
Hi heels were originally invented for men, to use while riding their horses in 10th century europe to make it easier to stay in the stirrups
 
stop signs in the us were originally yellow becasse there wasnt a red dye until 1954 that wouldnt just fade
 
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