In the spirit of C.A.N.I. (Continuous And Never-ending Improvement), here are this week’s new facts—one for each day of your coming week. Pass them on to others to keep the spirit alive or invite your friends and family to visit our blog where they can also view previous entries.

• Bananas contain a natural chemical which can make a person happy. This same chemical is also found in Prozac.
• Every year in the U.S., eight tons of gold are used to make class rings.
• Japan has more than 13 million golfers but only 1,200 golf courses.
• Only 20% of the Sahara is covered with sand—the rest is rocks.
• The automobile was invented in 1886; the used-car lot was invented in 1897.
• The word disco means “I learn” in Latin.
• 65% of American candy brands are more than 50 years old.

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