The source or many phrases in common use today has been lost to the sands of time, and 'hell in a handbasket' is no exception. A quick search of the internet will turn up many colorful possibilities, some even supported by meaningful sounding evidence. The fact is, however, if anyone truly knows the origin of this phrase, they are playing it close to the vest...and holding their tongue...and keeping it under their hat.

Here is a collection of '50 Interesting Facts' that has been circulating the internet for a very long time via email, webpages, and the like. Fortunately for the creator of this list, the word 'fact' is not always synonymous with 'truth'. Here, presented one by one, are the 50 Interesting (and some true) Facts.