Interesting facts # 305

Approximately 25,000 workers died during the building of the Panama Canal, and approximately 20,000 of them contracted malaria and yellow fever.

Dueling is legal in Paraguay, as long as both parties are registered blood donors.

Chained dogs are 3 times more likely to bite than unchained dogs.

Babies’ eyes do not produce tears until the baby is approximately six to eight weeks old.

Dog owners in Turin, Italy can be fined up to $650 if they don’t walk their dog at least three times a day!