Household Products

Bizarre Fact #101:
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The first modern toothbrush was invented in China. Its bristles came from hogs hair or the mane of a horse that were then put into ivory handles.

Bizarre Fact #102:
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The first pair of sunglasses was invented by designer James Ayscough, but they did not become popular until the 1930's.

Bizarre Fact #103:
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The first product that the toy company Mattel came out with was picture frames.

Bizarre Fact #104:
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The first telephone call from the White House was from Rutherford Hayes to Alexander Graham Bell.

Bizarre Fact #105:
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The first toilet being flushed in a motion picture was in the movie "Psycho."

Bizarre Fact #106:
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The first Tupperware item marketed was the seven-ounce bathroom cup in 1945.

Bizarre Fact #107:
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The Food and Drug Administration says the most common injury from cosmetics comes from scratching the eye with a mascara wand.

Bizarre Fact #108:
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The household wrench was invented by boxing heavyweight champion Jack Johnson in 1922.

Bizarre Fact #109:
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The idea of Christmas cards was invented by Englishman Henry Cole in 1843.

Bizarre Fact #110:
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The labels for Crayola crayons come in 18 different colors.