Guess which of the following statements are True or False. Answers below, but no peeking!

1. A pack-a-day smoker will lose approximately two teeth every ten years.

2. Babies are born with cartilage in place of kneecaps, which gradually hardens into bone between ages 2-6.

3. The first bristle toothbrush (made with animal hair) was invented in China in 1498.

4. A housefly's lifespan is typically 15-30 days, depending on conditions.

5. Approximately forty thousand Americans are injured by toilets each year.

6. While this depends on the specific hanger, a standard wire coat hanger straightened out is roughly 44 inches long.

7. Studies show that people blink significantly less (around 7-10 times per minute) while using screens, compared to the normal rate of 15-20 blinks per minute.

8. Your feet are bigger in the afternoon than the rest of the day.

9. John Travolta turned down the starring roles in "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Tootsie".

10. In many commercials, milk is replaced with white paint, glue, or other substances to make it look more visually appealing and prevent it from spoiling under studio lights.

11. As a precautionary measure, senior British royals, including King Charles and Prince William, typically do not travel together to ensure continuity of the monarchy in case of a fatal accident. However, exceptions have been made.

12. Humphrey Bogart was related to Princess Diana. They were 7th cousins.

ANSWERS BELOW:

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ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE TRUE.

Received from Thomas Ellsworth.

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