A U.S. park ranger named Roy C. Sullivan held the record for being struck by lightning the most times, having been struck — and surviving — seven times between 1942 and 1977.
Alexander the Great encouraged his men to shave so enemies couldn't grab their beards during battles.
Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham as part of a bet.
The world's largest Barbie collection includes more than 15,000 dolls.