What is the shortest English sentence that uses all the letters in the English alphabet?
"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" is an English-language pangram—a phrase that contains all of the letters of the alphabet. It is used to show fonts and to test typewriters and computer keyboards, and in other applications involving all of the letters in the English alphabet.
Who has played Batman the most times?
Most have lasted for just one film, but with the release of The Dark Knight Rises, Christian Bale will become the first man to have played Bruce Wayne and his alter-ego more than twice on the silver screen. He didn't have much competition – Michael Keaton was the only other actor to reprise the role.
How long does it take for a robin's egg to hatch?
Mother robins may start incubating their eggs during the evening after the second egg is laid, or after all the eggs are laid. They sit on the eggs for 12 to 14 days. The female usually does all the incubating. Even in good weather, she rarely leaves her eggs for more than 5 to 10 minutes at a time.
How did the bazooka get its name?
Officially titled the M9A1 Rocket Launcher, it was called bazooka after a crude horn of that name used by radio comedian Bob Burns. The bazooka was developed chiefly for attacking tanks and fortified positions at short range.
Can animals see colors?
To see in full colour as we know it, humans use three cones – red, blue and green. However cats and dogs only have blue and green cones. This means they have a much more muted perception of colour, which is akin to colour blindness in humans.