
When Disneyland was opened in 1955, “Tomorrowland” was designed to look like a year in the distant future: 1986.

Just under three quadrillion basketballs could fit in the Grand Canyon.
Although no longer connected to the beer company, Guinness World Records was founded by the managing director of Guinness Brewery in the 1950s.
A newborn giant panda is about the size of a stick of butter.

Making noise is a major part of New Yeas's Eve celebrations across the world. Italian church bells, Swiss drums, and American party horns bid the old year farewell.
Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.

Gorillas have unique noseprints that, much like human fingerprints, can be used to identify them as individuals.
Americans Eat About 100 Acres Of Pizza Each Day

There’s only one letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name. Can you guess the answer to this random fact? You’ll find a Z (Arizona), a J (New Jersey), and even two X’s (New Mexico and Texas)—but not a single Q. Check out these other 50 fun facts about every state in America.

Sloths have more neck bones than giraffes. Despite physical length, there are more bones in the neck of a sloth than a giraffe. There are seven vertebrae in the neck of giraffes, and in most mammals, but there are ten in a sloth.

The platypus doesn’t have a stomach at all: Their esophagus goes straight to their intestines.

In 2011, Victoria the Basset Hound was elected co-mayor of Concord, Ontario, She served alongside Nelson the Great Dane.