In 1810, Peter Durand invented the tin can for preserving food.

In just the first 56 days of life, the larva of the polyphemus moth eats about 86,000 times its birthweight.

A signature is called a John Hancock because he signed the Declaration of Independence. Only 2 people signed the declaration of independence on July 4. The Last person signed 2 years later.

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