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In the U.S., more women than men are tattooed (23% vs. 19%), according to a 2012 survey.^h

A 2006 survey revealed that 36% of those ages 18-25 and 40% of those ages 26-40 have at least one tattoo.^f

The Latin word for tattoo is stigma.^e

The National Geographic states that in April 2000, 15% of Americans (40 mil...]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:48:33 -0500http://facts.randomhistory.com/dinosaur-facts.html

Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived on Earth from about 230 million years ago to about 65 million years ago.^b

Dinosaurs lived during a period of Earths history called the Mesozoic (middle life) Era. They lived during all three periods of this era: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous.^a

Meat-eating dinosaurs are known as theropods, which means be...]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:52:30 -0500http://facts.randomhistory.com/bird-facts.html

There are over 9,500 species of birds in the world. Scientists typically group them into 30 categories. Birds are the most widespread of all animals around the world.^j

Characteristics that are unique to birds are 1) feathers, 2) bills, and 3) a furcula (fused collarbone, or wishbone).^h

Approximately 2/3 of all the bird species are found in tropical rai...]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:35:51 -0500http://facts.randomhistory.com/animal-cruelty-facts.html

To make a 40-inch fur coat it takes between 30 and 200 chinchilla or 60 mink, 50 sables, 50 muskrats, 45 opossums, 40 raccoons, 35 rabbits, 20 foxes, 20 otters, 18 lynx, 16 coyotes, 15 beavers, or 8 seals.^e

Many animals killed for fur come from fur farms, where animals are kept in tiny cages and are killed around 6 months old. Females might be kept longer. In nature,...]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:38:30 -0500http://facts.randomhistory.com/tax-facts.html

The word tax is from the Latin taxo, meaning I estimate.^b

Approximately 90% of people who employ housekeepers and babysitters cheat on their taxes.^f

If someone reports their company for tax evasion in the U.S., he or she will receive 30% of the amount collected.^f

The federal tax code was 400 pages in 1913. In 2010 it was 70,...]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:45:55 -0500http://facts.randomhistory.com/facts-about-vegetarianism-and-veganism.html

Several studies show that a plant-based diet increases the bodys metabolism, causing the body to burn calories up to 16% faster than the body would on a meat-based diet for at least the first 3 hours after meals.^j

A number of researchers argue that while the human body is capable of digesting meat, our bodies are actually designed to be herbivor...]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:44:00 -0500http://facts.randomhistory.com/north-dakota-facts.html

At 3.2%, North Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in the United States.^c

In 2012, North Dakota was the fastest-growing state in the United States. The growth was largely due to an oil boom in the Bakken fields in the western part of the state. The state became the 2nd-highest oil-producing state behind Texas. Despite its oil boom, agriculture or ...]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:57:31 -0500http://facts.randomhistory.com/penguin-facts.html

Penguins are one of about 40 species of flightless birds. Other flightless birds include rheas, cassowaries, kiwis, ostriches, and emus. Most flightless birds live in the Southern Hemisphere.^a

Most scientists agree that there are 17 species of penguins. Of the 17 species, 13 are either threatened or endangered, with some on the brink of extinction.^{f<...]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:29:54 -0600http://facts.randomhistory.com/jellyfish-facts.html}

Jellyfish are found in every ocean of the world. They are even found in some freshwater lakes and ponds.^g

Jellyfish range from the size of a thimble or the eraser tip of pencil to approximately 8 feet in diameter and tentacles that reach 200 feet. That is as long as two blue whales.^a

Each jellyfish tentacle is armed with thousands of ...]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:07:51 -0600http://facts.randomhistory.com/millionaires-facts.html

The average millionaire goes bankrupt at least 3.5 times.^h

In the United States, approximately 7% of households are millionaires.^h

A 2010 study argues that millionaires (those in the top 1% of earners) pay approximately 40% of all taxes in the United States.^e

According to the book The Millionaire Next Door, onl...]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:12:19 -0600