Now I Know Quotes

“If bodies are exposed to electric fans or air conditioners for too long, it causes bodies to lose water and hypothermia. If directly in contact with a fan, could lead to death from increase of carbon dioxide saturation concentration and decrease of oxygen concentration. The risks are higher for the elderly and patients with respiratory problems.”
― Dan Lewis, Now I Know: The Revealing Stories Behind the World's Most Interesting Facts

“When the race started, Yellow Sam remained a 20-to-1 underdog, and, of course, won. Curley’s £15,000 investment earned him £300,000, or, accounting for inflation and exchange rates, about $2.25 million in early 2013 money. Because the operation was entirely legal, albeit sneaky, the bookmarkers were obligated to pay Curley his winnings. They did so in £1 notes, filling over 100 bags with cash.”
― Dan Lewis, Now I Know: The Revealing Stories Behind the World's Most Interesting Facts