Miscelleneous

An earthquake on December 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi river to flow backwards.

The Prebles meadow jumping mouse can jump up to three feet and change its direction in the air.

In Chinese meal, the chopsticks used are made of either ivory or bone. The chopsticks are about 9 inches long.

The bull’s – eye on a dartboard must be 5 feet 8 inches above the ground.