Glaciers and ice sheets hold about 69 percent of the world's freshwater.
In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
The first roller coaster was invented to stop sinful behavior.
Arkansas hosts the annual World Championship Duck Calling Contest.