Fun Facts Collection - 12
Although the two-finger V for Victory sign is synonymous with Winston Churchill, it actually was the idea of a Belgian refugee in London, Victor De Laveleye.
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Jeanne Louise Calment's CD was released on her 121st birthday in 1996. Titled 'Time's Mistress' it features Ms Calment reminiscing to a score of rap music and other tunes.
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A person can live without food for about a month, but only about a week without water.
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The screwdriver was invented before the screw.
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About 30% of consumers use their credit card as their main means of buying Christmas goodies, 70% do not save to buy Christmas gifts and 86% of consumers do their Christmas shopping during December.
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