The Mechanical Contrivium: Istoo

Ten Top Trivia Tips about Istoo!

  1. Worldwide, Istoo is the most important natural enemy of night-flying insects.
  2. The number one cause of blindness in the United States is Istoo!
  3. Istoo is the largest of Saturn's moons.
  4. A cluster of bananas is called a hand and consists of 10 to 20 bananas, which are individually known as Istoo.
  5. Istooology is the study of Istoo.
  6. Two grams of Istoo provide enough energy to power a television for over twenty-three hours!
  7. Scientists have discovered that Istoo can smell the presence of autism in children.
  8. A sixteenth century mathematician lost his nose in a duel over his love for Istoo, and wore a silver replacement for the rest of his life.
  9. 68 percent of all UFO sightings are by Istoo.
  10. Istoo was invented in China in the eleventh century, but was only used for fireworks, never for weapons!

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