The Can opener wasn't invented until 48 years after the can.
In the Dark Ages it was thought that when you sneezed, a brief opportunity for 'devils' to enter your mouth was present, thus explains the origins of 'bless you'.
The average age at which Americas Presidents have taken up office is 54.
Uncle Sam was an actual man, Samuel Wilson, born in M***achusetts supplied meat to the Army and Troy residents ***ociated the 'U.S' on the barrels of soldier rations with 'Uncle Sam' who they knew was feeding the army.
English sailors came to be called Limeys after using lime juice to combat scurvy.
The oldest known recording of Nessie was in the 7th Century by Monk Adamnan.
WAHMof2 Where did you get all of these interesting facts. I need all the I can get we are having a get together early dec. I I know there will be games.
have ya noticed tho that someday we wont even have to use a can opener......lately all the cans I have been buying have been pop up cans.........have u all noticed that also?
I can get we are having a get together early dec. I I know there will be games.
Great again! 
ing history major coming out in me. Oh someday I will get my degree!)
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