The Mechanical Contrivium: Alton

Ten Top Trivia Tips about Alton!

1. People used to believe that dressing their male children as Alton would protect them from evil spirits.
2. During severe windstorms, Alton may sway several feet to either side.
3. Alton is born white; its pink feathers are caused by pigments in its typical diet of shrimp.
4. US gold coins used to say 'In Alton we trust'!
5. The air around Alton is superheated to about five times the temperature of the sun.
6. The international dialling code for Alton is 672.
7. Alton can be found on a Cluedo board between the Library and the Conservatory.
8. Originally, Alton could not fly.
9. Alton can give birth ten days after being born, and is born pregnant.
10. Alton, from the movie of the same name, had green blood.