In 1897, Bayer, who is the makers of Aspirin, once marketed the drug heroin.

The typical lead pencil can draw a line that is thirty five miles long.

The word "limelight" that is used in theatre to refer to the performers on the stage originated because before electricity was available lime was burned in a lamp, which created a white light that was directed at the performers.

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