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Trivia from my email account.
Random bits of trivia that I thought were interesting:

Why did Crayola rename its colors?
Crayola has renamed only three crayon colors in its corporate history. In 1958, Prussian Blue was renamed Midnight Blue because, according to teachers, children could no longer relate to Prussian history. In 1962, Flesh was renamed Peach to recognize that not everyone's skin is the same shade. In 1999, Indian Red was renamed Chestnut after a public contest, which drew more than 100,000 entries; rejected contest entry names included ginger spice, crab claw red, old penny, and baseball mitt.

Is cocoa good for your teeth?
Strangely enough, more than one research group has found that cocoa powder contains a substance that may actually inhibit tooth decay.

Does a turkey need to be taught how to eat?
A newborn turkey chick has to be taught to eat, or it will starve. Breeders spread feed underfoot, hoping the little ones will peck at it and get the idea. Turkeys tend to look up with their mouths open during rainstorms. As a result, many drown.

How many generations built the world's first iron bridge?
The world's first iron bridge, built at Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, England in 1782, was the product of three generations of Darbys. Abraham Darby I developed the use of coke; his son manufactured cast iron; and his grandson built the bridge.

How long have people played flutes?
Scientists have discovered the oldest playable musical instrument in the world. It’s a flute carved from a bird’s wing bone more than 9,000 years ago. The flute was discovered with other flutes at an ancient burial site in China.

How popular is 'Yesterday?'
More than 2,500 cover versions of The Beatles' "Yesterday" exist, making it the most recorded song in history.