In the great fire of London in 1666 half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured.

In 1986, a drunk fan got into a pace car at Talladega Superspeedway, and started joyriding on the track in front of a nationwide audience. The police cruisers who had to chase him around the track were not amused when they caught and arrested him.

The Nike swoosh was designed by a Portland State University student, and purchased by Nike for $35.

AMAZING FACTS