Sam's Believe It Or Not!
The longest one-syllable word is “screeched.” Seals only sleep with half their brain when out at sea. Pigeons have been trained by the U.S. Coast Guard to spot people lost at sea. In 1634, tulip bulbs were a form of currency in Holland. Before mercury, brandy was used to fill thermometers. In 1878,... Sign in to see full entry.