Fact of the Day
August 27, 2009 by alex
Filed under Facts, Facts+Lists
The Earl of Sandwich didn’t invent the sandwich. One was eaten by Roman soldiers nearly 2000 years earlier. FACT
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Fact of the DayIn olden times (older, even, than Historic Bastakiya), mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattresses tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on, hence the phrase ‘goodnight, sleep tight’. FACT.
Fact of the DayThe first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone. FACT
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