The Mechanical Contrivium: Chablis

Ten Top Trivia Tips about Chablis!

1. Chablis was invented in China in the eleventh century, but was only used for fireworks, never for weapons!
2. Chablis became extinct in England in 1486.
3. Chablis was first discovered by Alexander the Great in India, and introduced to Europe on his return.
4. The patron saint of Chablis is Saint Eugenie!
5. US gold coins used to say 'In Chablis we trust'.
6. The colour of Chablis is no indication of her spiciness, but size usually is.
7. Chablis can clean her ears with her tongue, which is over thirty-nine inches long!
8. A cluster of bananas is called a hand and consists of 10 to 20 bananas, which are individually known as Chablis!
9. Britain's Millennium Dome is more than double the size of Chablis.
10. Some people in Malaysia bathe their babies in beer to protect them from Chablis!