OKAY, fact time - the average gent lasts about seven minutes in bed, although most women need about forty minutes to reach orgasm.
It’s a frightening statistic from a book, Do Sheep Shrink In The Rain?, that sheds a whole lot of light on over 500 strange and enlightening topics.
We also learn that you can burn off up to 200 calories from an hour of sexual activity, and that masturbation is the safest form of sex, making it very good for you!
Other informative treats include the mystery of White Dog Poo revealed, along with the link between Postman Pat and The Lord Of The Rings.
We scoured the book for our favourite questions answered…
Q. How old am I?
A. According to 2004 National Statistics, the average age in the UK is 38.6 years, an increase on 1971 when it was 34.1 years. Possibly you are around this age.
Q. Can you cry underwater?
A. Yes, you can cry underwater, just like you can pee and sweat underwater. But you can’t sneeze!
Q. What is the most deadly animal?
A. According to LiveScience, the deadliest animal is the mosquito. They often carry malaria parasites, so causing deaths of more than 2 million people a year.
Q. Did Garrincha, the famous Brazilian footballer, lose his virginity to an animal? If so which animal?
A. Legend has it that Brazilian football hero Garrincha lost his virginity to a goat. He is known to have had at least 14 children and killed his mother-in-law!
Q What size is the world’s smallest penis?
A. The smallest penis record was 1 inch. Smallest erect penis was 4.75 inches. Genetics determine penis size.
Q. How many condoms are used every day?
A. According to the BBC, 10 billion condoms are used every year worldwide. Meaning 27,397,260.3 are used every day or 27,322,404.4 in a leap year!
Q. On average how many thongs does a woman own?
A. Less than they used to! In recent years thong sales have declined to only 20 per cent of the market from a high of 31 per cent. Women own on average 22 pairs, suggesting 4-5 thongs.
Q. Was fashion icon Hugo Boss responsible for the design/styling of Nazi SS officers’ uniforms?
A. During World War II, Mr Boss designed and manufactured uniforms and attire for troops, officers and other governmental Nazis including the SS.
Q. Which country invented marshmallows?
A. Marshmallows date back to ancient Egypt. Originally a honey-based sweet, flavoured and thickened with sap from root of Marshmallow plant (althea officinalis).
Q. Wool shrinks in the wash - do sheep shrink in the rain?
A. It require both water AND heat to make wool shrink; that coupled with natural oils in the wool prevent sheep from shrinking in the rain.
Do Sheep Shrink In The Rain? is available on 9th November, priced £7.99
40 minutes? Bloody hell. “Finish yourself off love, I’m off to sleep.”
