Things I learned lately 11 June

• Since 2000, the water level in Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the US, the reservoir formed by Hoover Dam, has dropped about 140 feet. Lake Mead is just 37% full, headed for a first-ever official shortage and sinking toward its lowest levels since it was filled.
  
  
  
• Queen Victoria helped make chicken popular, partly due to her breeding bigger birds.
• 1% of people no longer have wisdom teeth.
• Short people tend to live longer and are funnier.
• The Samoyed is the most expensive dog breed.
• The top 10 pet names of 2021: (from 10 to 1) Cooper; Chloe; Stella; Daisy; Lily; Buddy; Max; Charlie; Luna; Bella.
• Only 8% of people can touch their nose with their tongue.
• The easiest way to make friends is to show up somewhere regularly. You'll eventually become a familiar face. That's half the battle. 
• Comparative property tax rates for a $500,000 home. Calgary $3761, Montreal $4261, Ottawa $5044, Halifax $5190, Winnipeg $6193.
• The French word for 'lime' translates to 'green lemon'.