Ian Fleming named his character "James Bond" after real-life ornithologist and author.

The expression "Tying the Knot" comes from an old Roman custom where the brides clothes were tied up all in knots and the groom was supposed to untie the knots.

Pollsters say that 40 percent of dog and cat owners carry pictures of the pets in their wallets.

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