what is Earth named after?
Well, Earth’s Latin name, Terra, is named for a god — the god of… earth (as in dirt). — Although seen as a fashion accessory, high heel shoes were originally made for soldiers as a way to get a good grip on stirrups while riding on horseback. — French Fries are named for the way they are cut, not for the country of origin. — The cartoon show, The Flintstones, use to be sponsored by the Winston cigarette company and the characters of the show even starred in commercials advertising the product. This was because, like modern cartoons like the Simpsons and Family Guy, the show was targeted towards adults, not children. — Out of the 48 contiguous states of the United States, Minnesota is actually the most northern state. Maine appears farther north due to the curvature of the Earth. — Before nylon bristles were invented, toothbrushes actually caused tooth decay due to the fact that hollow hog-hair bristles would retain bacteria after brushing. — Some of the red food coloring
