In 1968, Abbie Hoffman played with a yo-yo while testifying before a congressional committee. He was found in contempt.

In 1994, 7-Eleven coined the term "brain freeze." The word was developed to explain the feeling people get when drinking a Slurpee.

Vincent Van Gogh's "Portrait of Dr. Gachet is the most expensive painting sold at an auction. It was purchased for $85.2 million dollars.

A M A Z I N G   F A C T S