Hair is made from the same substance as fingernails.

The nut "filbert" got its name from St. Philbert which is celebrated on August 22nd, which is also when the nut matures.

In 1949, forecasting the relentless march of science, Popular Mechanics said "Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons."

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