Monday 23 June 2014

Fact Hunters: Guitars, nuts and birds

Aiden Paterson
The first electric guitar was made in 1931 by George Beauchamp.

Oliver Hatwell
Did you know that there are over 438,000 teachers in the United Kingdom?

Sophie Adams
Sadly, when robins lay eggs there are considerable losses during the egg and chick stage. Only about 57% of eggs result in fledged youngsters.

Kaine Painter
The Brazil nut is one of the most radioactive foods in the world. The reason for this is the roots of the tree that produce the Brazil nut grow so deep into the ground that they absorb massive levels of radium.

Bradley Joy
Did you know that it is the histamine and serotonin in the sting of a stinging nettle which causes irritation? Dock leaf sap contains a natural antihistamine which is why it helps when you rub it on.







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