In 1916, Charlie Chaplin was making $10,000 a week, making him the highest paid actor of his time.

The "silk" of a spider is stronger than steel threads of the same diameter.

In 2002, women earned 742,000 bachelor's degrees. Men earned only 550,000 during the same year. The difference is growing so large that many colleges now practice (quietly) affirmative action for male applicants.

AMAZING FACTS