Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham as part of a bet.
The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
There's such a thing as a fear of buttons.
Warren Buffett has only sent one email in his life. It was sent to Jeff Raikes of Microsoft, and Buffett said it became his first and last email when it ended up in court.