Only eight breeds of purebred dog originated in the United States: the American foxhound, American water spaniel, Boston terrier, Chesapeake Bay retriever, Coonhound, Amertoy, Spitz, and Staffordshire terrier.
The British Isles holds the pedigreed pooch title, of the world's 163 recognized breeds, 47 originated there.
The first successful electric elevator was installed in the Demarest Building in New York City, in 1889.
A Shaggy Dog Story
Between 1892 and 1902, a small mongrel named Tim, with a metal collection box attached to his collar, met all incoming trains in London's Paddington Station to beg for coins for the widows' and orphans' fund of a British railroad.
When the animal died, his body was placed in a glass case in the station, with a slot for coins so that the dog could continue his work.
Don't ever accuse the chicken of being behind the times.
In the 1930s, the average American hen laid 121 eggs a year.
Today, a hen donates about 217 eggs to the breakfast tables of America.
What about roosters? http://amazingfactsworld.com/do-roosters-lay-eggs
Bet you think that Big Ben is a clock in London.
This is a popular misapprehension, even in England. Actually, Big Ben is the name of the hour bell in the Westminster clock.
The Moscow to Peking run on the Trans-Siberian Railroad is the longest rail journey that can be made without changing trains.
