My own list of 7 wonders

1. Augmented reality
Augmented reality hasn’t yet impacted the world to the extent that some of the
other items on my list have, but I just had to include it because it is such a cool
technology. If you aren’t familiar with augmented reality, it is a system for
overlaying computer generated imagery over the real world. Augmented reality
comes in a variety of forms ranging from the Pokémon Go application that
became so popular a couple of years ago, on up to Microsoft’s HoloLens, which
projects photorealistic three-dimensional holograms into the real world.
Augmented reality is still a relatively immature technology, but I think that over
time it will completely change the way that we digest digital information.
2. Drones
Whether you love them or hate them, it is difficult to ignore the impact that
drones have had on the world. The most obvious advantage is that drones can be
used in situations in which it would be too dangerous or too expensive to use a
manned aircraft. Drones have been used, for example, to aid in rescue efforts
following a disaster. They have also been used by military and law enforcement
as a tool for gathering intelligence without putting human lives at risk.
The main reason why I chose to include drones on my list is that drone
technology has played a major role in the development of autonomous vehicles,
such as driverless cars. There have also been spinoff technologies, such as
prototype flying cars.

3. 3D printed bone implants

3D printing can be used for a huge variety of purposes, but one of the most
creative is the 3D printing of bone. 3D printed bones are made of ceramic, and
are designed to fuse with natural human bone. 3D printed bones are found to be
useful in performing reconstructive surgery, especially when it involves the
face.
4. Spaceship One
I am admittedly really biased about this one, but I think that Scaled
Composites’ Spaceship One was one of the most important technical
achievements of modern times. Spaceship One conclusively demonstrated that it
was possible for a small company to build and operate a manned spacecraft.
Manned spaceflight was a feat that had previously only been achieved by some
of the world’s largest governments. More important, Spaceship One kicked off
what has since become known as version 2.0 of the space race. Today,
companies such as Virgin Galactic, SpaceX, and Blue Origin are all preparing
to offer trips into space for paying passengers. While these short flights will
initially be really expensive, the efforts that are being made today will
eventually make it possible for the average person to go into space.
5. GPS navigation
The fifth technological wonder that I am including on my list is GPS
navigation. As someone who travels constantly, I rely on GPS every time I rent
a car (I also use GPS a lot when I am closer to home, because I tend to be
directionally challenged).
I think that the thing that really amazes me about GPS is that it is possible for a
relatively inexpensive device to accurately plot your location anywhere on the
planet, and to help you get to wherever it is that you are trying to go. There are
GPS receivers designed for use in cars, boats, airplanes, and even off-road
vehicles.
Another reason why I chose to include GPS on my list is because I think of it as
being a crossover technology. While navigation is obviously GPS’ predominant
use, it is certainly not the only use. GPS is used to provide stability and
autonomous flight control for drones. Likewise, some digital cameras are
designed to geotag photographs thereby making it possible to determine exactly
where a picture was taken.

6. Wi-Fi
It is hard to overstate the profound impact that Wi-Fi has had on the world.
Nearly every electronic device being manufactured today has Wi-Fi capabilities,
and Wi-Fi hotspots are everywhere, even in cars and airplanes. Perhaps the most
interesting thing about Wi-Fi however, is that it is one of those things that
almost nobody pays any attention to until it stops working. I was a very early
adopter of Wi-Fi and had Wi-Fi in my home in the 1990s at a time when Wi-Fi
cost thousands of dollars and you needed an extensive IT background to make it
work. I had a friend over one night, and he was surfing the Internet from my
laptop. He had been online for almost an hour before he realized that he was
connected to the Internet without any wires (which was unheard of at the time).
The point is that Wi-Fi often goes completely unnoticed, and yet it plays a huge
role in our day-to-day lives.

7. LCD screens
I want to round out the list with LCD screens. LCD panels have completely
revolutionized electronics. Fifteen years ago, LCD panels were used almost
exclusively in laptops, high-end desktop computer monitors, and in very
expensive televisions. Today LCD panels are everywhere. As I sit in front of
my computer writing this article, I can see LCD panels all around me in the
form of computer monitors, a thermostat, the display on my printer, and in a
digital camera that is sitting on my desk.
The main reason why I chose to include LCD displays on my list, however, is
because smartphones and tablets would not exist without them.
A famous sportsman
Pelé
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, KBE, known as Pelé, is a Brazilian retired
professional footballer who played as a forward. He is widely regarded as one
of the greatest players of all time. In 1999, he was voted World Player of the
Century by the International Federation of Football History &
Statistics (IFFHS), and was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of
the Century award. That same year, Pelé was elected Athlete of the Century by
the International Olympic Committee. According to the IFFHS, Pelé is the most
successful domestic league goal-scorer in football history scoring 650 goals in
694 League matches, and in total 1281 goals in 1363 games, which included
unofficial friendlies and is a Guinness World Record. During his playing days,
Pelé was for a period the best-paid athlete in the world.
Pelé began playing for Santos at age 15 and the Brazil national team at 16.
During his international career, he won three FIFA World
Cups: 1958, 1962 and 1970, being the only player ever to do so. Pelé is the all-
time leading goalscorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 games. At club level he is
the record goalscorer for Santos, and led them to the 1962 and 1963 Copa
Libertadores. Known for connecting the phrase "The Beautiful Game" with
football, Pelé's "electrifying play and penchant for spectacular goals" made him
a star around the world, and his teams toured internationally in order to take full
advantage of his popularity. Since retiring in 1977, Pelé has been a worldwide
ambassador for football and has made many acting and commercial ventures. In
2010, he was named the Honorary President of the New York Cosmos.
Averaging almost a goal per game throughout his career, Pelé was adept at
striking the ball with either foot in addition to anticipating his opponents'
movements on the field. While predominantly a striker, he could also drop deep
and take on a playmaking role, providing assists with his vision and passing
ability, and he would also use his dribbling skills to go past opponents. In
Brazil, he is hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in football and
for his outspoken support of policies that improve the social conditions of the
poor. Throughout his career and in his retirement, Pelé received several
individual and team awards for his performance in the field, his record-breaking
achievements, and legacy in the sport
A happy and successful personality
Bill Gates
William Henry Gates III (born October 28, 1955) is an American business magnate, software
developer, investor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft
Corporation. During his career at Microsoft, Gates held the positions of chairman, chief executive
officer (CEO), president and chief software architect, while also being the largest
individual shareholder until May 2014. He is one of the best-known entrepreneurs and pioneers
of the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s.
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Gates launched Microsoft with childhood friend Paul
Allen in 1975 in Albuquerque, New Mexico; it went on to become the world's largest personal
computer software company. Gates led the company as chairman and CEO until stepping down
as CEO in January 2000, but he remained chairman and became chief software architect. In
June 2006, Gates announced that he would be transitioning to a part-time role at Microsoft and
full-time work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the private charitable foundation that he
and his wife, Melinda Gates, established in 2000. He gradually transferred his duties to Ray
Ozzie and Craig Mundie.[9] He stepped down as chairman of Microsoft in February 2014 and
assumed a new post as technology adviser to support the newly appointed CEO Satya Nadella.
Through his tenure at Microsoft in the 1990s, Gates had been criticized for his business tactics,
which have been considered anti-competitive. This opinion has been upheld by numerous court
rulings.
Since 1987, he has been included in the Forbes list of the world's wealthiest documented
individuals. From 1995 to 2017, he held the Forbes title of the richest person in the world all but
four of those years. Since October 2017, he was surpassed by Amazon founder and CEO Jeff
Bezos, who had an estimated net worth of US$90.6 billion compared to Gates' net worth of
US$89.9 billion at the time. As of November 9, 2019, Gates had an estimated net worth of
US$107.1 billion, making him the second wealthiest person in the world, behind Bezos. On
November 15, 2019, following a 48% increase in Microsoft shares, he surpassed Bezos to once
again become the richest person in the world.
Charity
On April 29, 2017, Bill Gates partnered with Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer in play in
the Match for Africa 4, a noncompetitive tennis match at a sold-out Key Arena in Seattle. The
event was in support of Roger Federer Foundation's charity efforts in Africa. Federer and Gates
played against John Isner, the top-ranked American player for much of this decade, and Mike
McCready, the lead guitarist for Pearl Jam. Gates and Federer won the match 6 to 4. Overall,
they raised $2 million for children in Africa. The following year, Gates and Federer returned to
play in the Match for Africa 5 on March 5, 2018, at San Jose's SAP Center. Their opponents
were Jack Sock, one of the top American players and a grand slam winner in doubles,
and Savannah Guthrie, a co-anchor for NBC's Today show. Gates and Federer recorded their
second match victory together by a score of 6–3 and the event raised over $2.5 million.

How anyone can achieve the same level of happiness as Bill Gates?
1. Follow through on your commitments.
2. Have a mindset of giving.
3. Treat your body like a sacred temple.
4. Put family first.
Facts about trees
1. Trees are the longest living organisms on Earth, and never die of old
age. The Old List is a database of ancient trees that officially tracks old trees,
their species, and location. Methuselah, from California’s White Mountains,
comes in at over 4,800 years old.

2. Just like humans, trees need water to survive--and they drink a lot of it. In a
single day, a large tree can consume 100 gallons of water out of the ground and
discharge it into the air as oxygen and water vapor. Keep in mind that many
conditions play a role such as the size of the tree, species of the tree, humidity,
temperatures, sun exposure, etc.

3. Strategically planting trees and shrubs can save you up to 25 percent on your
energy bills. Not only do they provide shade in the summer, but serve as a
windbreak in the winter, too.

4. “Moon trees” were grown from seeds taken to the moon in early 1971. After
orbiting the earth with the Apollo 14 mission, these tree seeds returned to earth
and were germinated by the Forest Service. After being planted with their earth-
bound counterparts, these seedlings showed no discernible difference after
twenty years of growth.

5. Trees are able to communicate and defend themselves against attacking

insects. Scientists have found that trees can flood their leaves with chemicals
called phenolics when the insects begin their raid. They can also signal danger
to other trees so they can start their own defense.

6. Pine cones have genders. Male pine cones shed pollen and female pine cones
make seeds. When the wind blows pollen into the female cones, you guessed it,
the seeds become pollinated.

7. The "knock on wood" tradition comes from a time when primitive pagans
used to tap or knock on trees to summon the protective spirits that resided in
them.

8. A tree can absorb as much as 48 pounds of carbon dioxide each year and can
sequester 1 ton of carbon dioxide by the time it reaches 40 years old. It is
estimated that United States forests absorb about 10% of the country’s CO2
emissions each year.

9. Trees can help you find your way if you get lost in the woods. In northern
temperate climates, moss will grow on the northern side of the tree trunk, where
there is more shade. Also, a tree’s rings can help point you in the right direction
too. If you’re in the northern hemisphere, you can see the rings of the tree grow
slightly thicker on the southern side since it receives more sunlight. In the
southern hemisphere, the opposite is true, with rings being thicker on the
northern side.

10. Pine trees grow on six of seven continents, with Antarctica being the only
one left out.

11. Trees lower air temperature by evaporating water in their leaves.

12. If a birdhouse is hung on a tree branch, it does not move up the tree as the
tree grows.

13. Trees improve water quality by slowing and filtering rainwater and
protecting aquifers and watersheds.

14. The different parts of a tree grow at different times throughout the year.
Typically, most of the foliage growth happens in the spring, followed by trunk
growth in the summer and root growth in the fall and winter.
Facts about football
1. Football was invented in China nearly 476 B.C.
2. Football is the most watched and most played sport on earth.3. Only Canadians and Americans
call football as Soccer.
4 During every game, Football players run an average of 9.65 km.
5. The first game of Basketball was played with a soccer ball.
6. Arthur Wharton is considered the first black professional footballer in the world.
7. 80% of the world’s footballs are manufactured in Pakistan.
8. The maximum number of goals ever scored was by Stephan Stanis (France) in
December 1942.
9. Pele was the first to call football “the beautiful game”.
10. The total length of the football field is 100 yards.
11. The football hall of fame is situated in Canton, Ohio.
12. The first Super Bowl was played in 1967.
13. An international football game is 90 minutes long and those 90 minutes are distributed
in two 45 minute halves.
14. The North Korean Rungrado May Day Stadium is the largest football stadium in the
world.
15. One of the fastest goal was in 2.8 seconds made by Ricardo Olivera in December 1998.
16. The 16 is the maximum number of goals scored by one player in a single Football
match.
17. In 2002 World Cup, Oliver Kahn became the first and only goalkeeper to win the
Golden Ball.
18. Until 1913, Goalies did not wear different colored shirts from their teammates.
19. A referee’s call during a football match in Peru caused a riot that killed over 300 people
and injured over 500 people in 1964.
20. Most World Cup final reached team are European Teams, except for the finals of 1930
and 1950.
21. The World’s First Football Club was the English Sheffield Football Club founded in
1857.
31. Football balls are made from layers of synthetic leather while the bladders inside the
ball are made from latex or butyl.
32. Different shots in soccer are: knuckle shot, the full volley, the half volley, the swerve
shot, the side volley and the flying volley.
33. The maximum number of players on a football team is 11.
34. Asmir Begovic scored the fastest and longest goal in football history against
Southampton On 2 November 2013.
35. Different positions in the Football field are: center-back, sweeper, goalkeeper, fullback,
wingback, attacking midfielder, winger, forward, striker, center-midfielder, defensive
midfielder and stopper.
36. Paul Pogba (Juventus-Manchester United) is the world’s most expensive football
player.
37. The highest goals were 149-0 in a football game played between Stade Olympique de
L’emyrne and AS Adema of Madagascar.
38. Cristiano Ronaldo, Ballon d’Or winner, became the first player who scored a goal in
every single minute of the game.
39. Lee Todd holds the record of receiving the fastest red card in the history of professional
football after he used foul language.
40. One of the largest ever football tournaments was played in the year 1999 in which a
total of 5,098 teams had participated and more than 35,000 players took part.
Some Fascinating Facts about the Egyptian Pyramids

The Great Pyramid of Giza

What we now call the Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and the greatest pyramid of the
three pyramids found there. This pyramid is one of the seven wonders of the world. It was
built for Pharaoh Khufu of the eighth dynasty and constructed between 2580 and 2560 BC.
It contains chambers specially made for the king and queen, the Robbers’ Tunnel, a modern
opening gate, the Grand Gallery, and a huge void deep inside the pyramid. Approximately
2.3 billion rocks were used to make this pyramid, but its precise dimensions are difficult to
work out as they are in Egyptian units. There are not many other pyramids that are as
intriguing as the Giza pyramid making it a favorite tourist destination. Most of the
government’s revenue from tourism is due to the popularity of this pyramid.
The jewel
A lot of thought went into the pyramids’ construction, showing the deep love and respect the
people had for their pharaohs and for the dead in general. The pyramids were made of local
limestone that was available in abundance in Egypt, and the outsides were highly polished.
These stones used to sparkle in the sunlight, making the pyramid shine like a huge jewel.
They could be seen from the mountains of Israel, and some people speculate that they could
have been seen from the moon as well. The other special feature about these pyramids was
that although the sun was very hot outside, the temperature inside the pyramid remained
constant at 20 degrees Celsius, acting as a giant air-conditioning unit.
The doors of the pyramids weighed up to 20 tonnes
The doors of the pyramids were very heavy. The Egyptians alone may have known how to
open these great doors. In fact, the doors were so heavy that they were almost unidentifiable
as doors as they did not open easily at all. Their opening mechanism was only discovered
when the Great Pyramid was being studied by scientists who realized that they were huge
swivel doors. The door had the strange feature of being very easy to open with just one hand
from the inside but almost impossible to open from the outside. How the Egyptians were able
to balance these 20-tonne doors in order to create this effect remains a mystery.
The pyramids contained tunnels and mysterious boxes
Tunnels were discovered beneath the Giza pyramids and this shows that the Egyptians had
mastered this building technology way before we rediscovered it. As well as tunnels, boxes
that were cut with great precision were also found. Each of these boxes weighed as much as
100 tonnes. Many believed that they were meant for burying bulls but no evidence of bulls
inside the pyramids has ever been found so this theory cannot been proved.
The stones were heavier than elephants
The stones that were used to build the pyramids were almost 10 tonnes each – heavier than an
elephant, in other words. How they were able to lift these stones up to the height of the
pyramids remains a mystery and is still being researched by scientists. The pyramids rose to
about 203 steps and each of the stones have been placed with astonishing precision and still
stand strong today.
It took 200 years to build a pyramid
A lot of time and effort was required to build these beautiful pyramids, each one averaging
about two centuries. About 138 pyramids were built in ancient Egypt and their beauty lies not
only in their construction but also in the phenomenal amount of thought that went into their
positioning in relation to the stars.
Manners around the worlds

1. You Invite, You Pay — Ghana

Be careful about casual invitations to drinks and meals if you're ever in Ghana. You
may say something like, "Hey, you guys want to grab drinks later?" and think nothing
of it. But make sure you bring plenty of money to cover it. When you do this, you are
saying, "Hey, I'm buying drinks for everyone later, tonight's on me!" If you invite
people out and don't pay, it is considered extremely rude, and you may lose a few
friends over it.

2. Avoid the Salt Shaker — Egypt

The chances are, you won't find one on your table anyway. But if you feel the need to
ask for salt, you may want to prepare for some mean looks coming in your direction.
Asking for salt is telling the chef that he or she didn't season the dish correctly, and
you are now going to right that wrong. You may as well slap the host in the face and
say, "This tastes awful."

3. Never Fill Your Own Glass — Japan

Here, as in most countries, you pour your own drink when you're thirsty. In Japan, this
is considered greedy, narcissistic, and even anti-social. In other words, you are being
incredibly rude by pouring your beer, wine, or sake into your own glass. Instead, it
is proper to pour for other people at the table first, and they will in turn reciprocate the
gesture. If you finish your glass before others do, simply top them off, and you will
get the same treatment.

4. Be Late, Be Polite — Venezuela

As someone who tries to get to my destination a few minutes ahead of time, this one
baffles me. Being late is something I personally consider rude and selfish; you are
literally wasting people's time.
However, this is not the case in Venezuela. If you show up on time, or early, you are
looked upon as being much too eager; or in the case of an event with food and drink
being served, much too greedy. You should plan to arrive 15-20 minutes after the
event is scheduled to begin. Unless, of course, it's something like a concert or funeral.

5. Avoid Bringing Wine to a Dinner Party — France

Bringing a bottle of wine to the party is considered good manners in many places, but
not so in France. The home of great wine, and people who know a lot about it, French
homes take pride in their wine selection. By bringing a bottle of wine to the party, you
are implying that the wine they have to offer simply isn't good enough. Instead, it's
advisable to bring some flowers (not yellow, as this suggests an unfaithful partner) or
sweets.
6. The "OK" Sign Is Not Okay — Germany, South America, Turkey
"How are you doing?" is a question that can often be answered with the okay sign:
touching your forefinger and thumb together to represent the letter "O." However, in
some countries, this gesture is the height of bad manners, and could get you into a
physical altercation. It can be seen as a sign that represents the anus, or it's as insulting
as flipping the bird is here. Specifically in Turkey, it is a sign that tells someone they
are gay, and not in a nice way.
Mark Twain

1. His real name is Samuel Langhorne Clemens.

Twain was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on November 30, 1835 in Florida,
Missouri. Early in his writing career, he adopted the pen name Mark Twain. The
name was derived from the phrase “mark twain,” the leadsman’s cry for a
measured river depth of two fathoms, which was safe water for a steamboat.
2. He dropped out of school in the fifth grade.
Leaving his formal education behind, Twain found a job as a printer’s
apprentice. He worked as a typesetter and soon began writing articles and
humorous sketches for the Hannibal Journal. At 18, he left Hannibal and made
his way to Philadelphia, New York City, St. Louis, and Cincinnati working as a
printer. Along the way, he educated himself at public libraries.

3. He became a steamboat pilot.

A steamboat pilot was a prestigious position with a great salary. He studied the
Mississippi River between New Orleans and St. Louis for two years before
receiving his pilot license. However, the outbreak of the American Civil War in
1861 brought a halt to all civilian traffic along the river and ended Twain’s
career as a steamboat pilot.
4. The death of his younger brother, Henry, sparked an interest in
parapsychology.
In 1858, his brother was killed when the steamboat he was working on,
the Pennsylvania, exploded. Twain claimed to have foreseen his brother’s death
in a dream a month earlier. This incident sparked his interest in parapsychology
and he even became an early member of the Society for Psychical Research.

5. During the Civil War, Twain briefly joined a Confederate militia.

Twain joined a volunteer Confederate unit called the Marion Rangers, but quit
after just two weeks. Despite his brief association with the Confederacy, Twain
was later an adamant supporter of the abolition of slavery.
6. He tried his luck out West.
After his career as a riverboat pilot ended, he traveled via stagecoach to Nevada
to join his brother, Orion, who had been appointed Secretary of the Nevada
territory. He hoped to strike it rich during Nevada’s silver rush by working as a
miner, but his efforts were unsuccessful.
7. He was friends with Nikola Tesla.
Twain had a lifelong fascination with science and technology. After meeting
Tesla in 1890, the two shared a long lasting friendship. Twain spent a lot of
time in Tesla’s laboratory.
8. Twain and his wife, Olivia Langdon, were married for 34 years.
The couple met in 1867 through her brother, Charles, and corresponded with
each other through letters. Although she rejected his first marriage proposal, the
couple eventually married in 1870. They had four children together, a son and
three daughters. Their only son, Langdon, died a year and a half after his birth.
Twain and his wife were married for 34 years until her death in 1904.
9. He received an honorary doctorate.
In 1907, Oxford University award Twain an honorary doctorate in letters
(D.Litt.).

10. A 1909 film taken by Thomas Edison is the only known footage of Mark
Twain.
Thomas Edison was good friends with Twain. In 1909, he visited Twain’s
Stormfield estate in Redding, Connecticut and filmed the famous author with
his family. It first appeared in a 1909 production of Twain’s “The Prince and
the Pauper.” Edison’s silent film is the only known footage of Twain. He would
die one year later at the age of 74.
Michael Jackson

1. Ok, we'll start you off with something easy. It won't come as a surprise that Michael
Jackson is the most awarded artist of all time. With 23 Guinness World Records, 40
Billboard Awards, 13 Grammys, and 26 American Music Awards, he's won more
awards than any other artist alive or deceased. The Guinness World Records even
made the "highest-earning deceased artist" category after him!

2. Michael Jackson fancied himself as Spiderman! When Marvel Comics filed for
bankruptcy in the 90s, Michael tried to buy the company so he could fulfil his dream
to play the leading role. However, it didn't go to plan and Tobey Maguire stepped up
to play Peter Parker instead.

3. Ever the optimist, Michael Jackson refused to let his dream of becoming a Marvel
superhero go. When the X-Men movie franchise was announced, he tried to nab the
role as Charles Xavier (aka Professor X). The casting director thought otherwise and
this later went to Patrick Stewart.

4. We all know about the fire incident that happened during the filming of a Pepsi
advert. His hair caught alight when a scheduled explosion fired too early which
resulted in second and third degree burns to his face and scalp. But it's a little known
fact that Michael Jackson wore wigs from 1984 onward. Rumour has it, he even had
his hairline permanently tattooed onto his head after the accident.

5. Whilst he didn't invent the dance move, Michael Jackson was best known for his
moonwalk. As much as it looked like he could defy gravity in Smooth Criminal, this
was actually created by a very special pair of shoes that involved hooking retractable
pegs with a slot in the heels. It was so special, Michael had the design patented to
dissuade impersonators from recreating the move.

6. Michael Jackson was the first black artist to air on MTV with his music video
for Billie Jean.

7. Remember the incredible costumes in the Thriller music video? They were all
thrifted from the Salvation Army!

8. Now, Thriller is quite possibly the most iconic music video to have ever graced our
screens - but it nearly didn't make the cut. Michael demanded the whole thing to be
scrapped when Jehovah's Witnesses threatened to banish him when they found out
about the video idea. Michael Jackson later agreed for filming to continue but added a
disclaimer at the start to say, "Due to my strong personal convictions, I wish to stress
that this film in no way endorses a belief in the occult."

9. The love interest in Thriller was Ola Ray, a Playboy Playmate who apparently tried
to proposition Michael when they were filming the music video.
10. Michael Jackson was a big animal lover and his most famous pet was Bubbles the
chimpanzee. Bubbles was adopted from a Texan research facility and the pair soon
became inseparable. The duo walked down red carpets, made public appearances
together and ate at the same dinner table every night. Bubbles was even taught how to
do the moonwalk! Whether it was due to puberty or the effects from Prince Jackson's
birth, Bubbles had to be given away as he became more and more aggressive as he
grew older. Bubbles now resides in Florida and has been there since 2005.

11. Ever wondered what Michael Jackson's favourite takeaway was? Turns out it was
Mexican! Like us, he couldn't resist a burrito and tacos.

12. Nicole Ritchie and Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb's son Michael were Michael
Jacksons's godchildren.

13. Michael Jackson planned for a huge Vegas comeback in 2005. Much like his other
shows, this one wasn't going to be done in half measures. The initial idea was to
have a 50 ft tall Michael Jackson robot roam through the Nevada desert. The plan was
later revised to have a Michael Jackson–themed hotel and casino in the City of Sin but
the ideas were scrapped when the star was unable to gather the funds required for the
project.

14. Britney Spears was a big fan of Michael Jackson and took inspiration from the
Thriller music video for her "It's Britney, Witch" comedy skit with Radio 1.

15. Try and spot this the next time you're in LA. Michael Jackson has two stars on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for himself and one for the Jackson 5.

16. Certain radio stations refused to play songs from a black artist and it was reported
that Beat It was only played due to Van Halen's guitar solo on the track. In fact, Van
Halen loved the song so much - he recorded his guitar solo free of charge!

17. Remember *that* story about Michael Jackson living in an oxygen changer to
defy ageing? It was actually a made-up story that Michael himself had leaked to the
press.

18. As it turns out, Billie Jean was actually based on a true story when an obsessive
fan claimed Michael Jackson was the father of her child. Where's Billie Jean now?

19. Michael Jackson's favourite animated character was Pinocchio.

20. Aside from his chimpanzees Bubbles and Max, Michael Jackson also owned
two llamas called Louis and Lola and a ram called Mr Tibbs.

21. Martin Scorcese directed the music video for Bad. Scorcese is most famous for his
films Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and The Wolf of Wall Street.
22. On the day he passed away (June 25th, 2009) Wikipedia, Twitter and AOL all
simultaneously crashed at 3:15PM.

23. This would've made our bills way more interesting. An island in the Caribbean
once created Michael Jackson stamps.

24. Jackson allegedly racked up a $1 million worth of library fines - how many books
did he borrow?!

25. The residents of Gabon, Ivory Coast gave Michael Jackson a royal title - which
effectively made him a king in the village.