Interesting facts
- Clouds are numbered according to their altitude, with '9' being the highest. That's why we say we're " on cloud 9", when we feel great.
- In the 17 th century, heavy rain in Germany would cause stray cats and dogs to be washed up in the streets or drowned. Thus, the term it's raining cats and dogs was formed.
- The names of three wise monkeys are: Mizaru - See no evil, Mikazaru - Hear no evil, Mizaru - Speak no evil.
- Handshakes were originally meant to confirm you had no weapons in your hands or up your sleeves, hence the shaking motion to jiggle them out.
- The phrase ' crocodile tears' derives from an ancient belief that crocodiles shed tears while consuming their prey.
