Interesting facts 7 *~spookygal75~*   Author:  35160  Category:(Human Interest) Created:(3/22/2002 10:07:00 PM) This post has been Viewed (533 times) The swimming pool at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida is the largest in the continental U.S. It covers a half acre and holds 600,000 gallons of water. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has the most mini-golf courses per area in the U.S. At last count, there were 47 in a 60 mile radius. Yuma, Arizona has the most sun of any locale in the U.S. - it averages sunny skies 332 days a year. Why do some chefs wear tall white hats? Legend has it that royal cooks were once honored with cloth "crowns" that covered any loose locks. Over time, the hats became white (to show food stains) and taller (to better ventilate the head). Today this headwear remains a symbol of the master chef. True or false? Put ice on a burn. FALSE! Ice reduces the blood flow, which can slow healing. Instead, run cool water on the burn for at least 10 minutes. Then look at the spot. If it's blistered or charred, go to the ER. Sweat itself is odorless, only when combined with bacteria that are breaking down dead skin cells does it become smelly. Smelly sweat is called bromohidrosis. Sweat is composed of water, sodium chloride, potassium salts, urea, and lactic acid. You can join Unsolved Mysteries and post your own mysteries or interesting stories for the world to read and respond to Click here Scroll all the way down to read replies. Show all stories by   Author:  35160 ( Click here ) Spring is coming