11) In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase "goodnight, sleep tight."

12) It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon.

13) What do bullet-proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common? Get this: They're all invented by women.

14) The Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from libraries

15) Americans on the average eat 18 acres of pizza every day. (Ok. I like pizza but gross)