AWESOME FACTS ABOUT EVERYTHING XCVI

1. One gram weighs about the same as a small paper clip. There are 28 grams in an ounce.

2. A bull rider in a sanctioned rodeo must stay on the bull for eight seconds for a qualified ride.

3. The U.S.Army imported camels from Africa to move supplies west in the 1850's.

4. Blowing out candles on a birthday cake began in ancient times as a test of physical strength.

5. Water covers 70% of the earth's surface. 

6. 70% of fresh water is consumed by agriculture.

7. On average, sea water contains about 3.5% salt.

8. Oxygen is the most common element on earth, making up about 47% of the earth's mass. Next is Silicon - 28%, followed by aluminum (8%), iron (5%), calcium (4%), sodium (3%), potassium (3%), and magnesium (2%). All of the remaining elements together make up less than 1% of the earth's mass.

9. Texas law: When two trains meet each other at a railroad crossing, each shall come to a full stop, and neither shall proceed until the other has gone.

10. You can be fined in Massachusetts for having Christmas decorations still up after January 14.