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

In the late 1800's, washing machines and butter churners were sometimes powered by dogs walking on treadmills.

A surfer once sued another surfer for "stealing his wave." The case was thrown out because the court was unable to put a price on "pain and suffering" endured by the surfer watching someone else ride "his" wave.

AMAZING FACTS