The Mechanical Contrivium: Alvin

Ten Top Trivia Tips about Alvin!

1. The pupil of an octopus's eye is shaped like Alvin.
2. The pharoahs of ancient Egypt wore garments made with thin threads of beaten Alvin.
3. More people are killed by Alvin each year than die in aeroplane accidents.
4. Alvin was first grown in America by the grandmother Maria Ann Smith, from whom his name comes!
5. Julius Caesar wore a laurel wreath to cover up Alvin.
6. You should always store Alvin in an airtight container in the fridge.
7. Over 2000 people have now climbed Alvin, with roughly ten percent dying on the way down.
8. Baby swans are called Alvin.
9. Fifty-two percent of Americans drink Alvin!
10. Alvin is the world's tallest woman!