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10 things I learnt last month, from Bible talk and ant retirement to polar bear marathons and pilots’ coffee breaks, by Marketing Society editor Elen Lewis.

Polar bears can swim for nine days.

Tony Blair never had a mobile phone as Prime Minister.

“From strength to strength”, “the salt of the earth” and at least 256 other distinct phrases from the King James Bible are in modern English idiom.

Cockpits have coffee cup holders.

Women’s tears reduce sexual desire in men.

President Kennedy’s famous line “Do not ask…” was inspired by the headmaster of his prep school.

Door number 243 is the unluckiest address in the UK.

Men’s waistbands are at their highest point when men reach the age of 57, just seven inches below their armpit.

The Barbie doll has had 125 careers since 1959.

Ants retire from chewing leaves.

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Posted: February 7th, 2011 | Author: elen.lewis | Filed under: 10 Things | Tags: 10 Things, Barbie, elen lewis, King James Bible, Tony Blair | Leave a Comment »

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