“Poached egg” means “egg-in-a-bag,” from the French word poche. When an egg is poached, the white of the egg forms a pocket around the yolk; hence, the name.
Developed in Egypt about 5,000 years ago, the greyhound breed was known before the ninth century in England, where it was bred by aristocrats to hunt such small game as hares. Today, the dog is widely used in racing.
“Hoosier” Indiana’s state nickname came from a generic Southern word, meaning bumpkin or backwoodsman.
Some Persian rugs may last as long as 500 years before wearing out.
The initials M.G. on the famous British-made automobile stand for "Morris Garage."
A female donkey's milk is closest to human milk.
The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front legs, just below the knee.
Each year, Americans throw away 25 trillion Styrofoam cups.
Americans use more than 67 million tons of paper per year, or about 580 pounds per person.
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