The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in every five must be straight.

“Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.” is the official name of Rhode Island.

The two stone lions in front of the New York Public Library are named Patience and Fortitude. Fiorello LaGuardia named them.

The sound of E.T. walking was made by someone squishing her hands in jelly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9p9S4LeRqw