1) Backstreet Boys received their very first triple platinum award thanks to their loyal fans here in

Canada!

2) Backstreet Boys won the 1996 "Select Award"from MTV Europe beating out such competition as Spice Girls, Oasis, Jamiroquai, and Boyzone! And this year they've done it again! Congratulations

BSB!

3) The Backstreet Boys were named after Orlando, Florida's open-air shopper's paradise and hangout,

the Backstreet Market.

4) Nick and Brian usually share a hotel room when they're on the road.

5) Nick got his driver's license in 1997.

6) Kevin takes an envelope filled with pictures of his family when he goes out on the road.

7) In March, A.J. sprained his ankle when he was caught in a crush of fans at Musique Plus, in

Montreal. He managed to perform that night and later allowed a Montreal radio station to auction off

the cast for charity!

8) Whenever they're in a foreign city, Howie and Kevin like to try the local food while Nick, Brian, and

A.J. search out the closest McDonald's.

9) According to an information poll of the boys, Brian keeps his room the messiest, while Howie is

Mr.Neat!

10) Who's the most likely to lose his lauggage on a trip to Europe? Backstreet Boys' survey says...

Howie!

11) Nick is most definitely the prankster of the group!

12) What's the most evil pranks Nick has ever pulled? He thinks it's the time he gave their manager,

Donna, a piece of gum which tasted like fish! Bad boy!

13) The two Backstreet Boys who are most likely to get into a friendly argument are Nick and Kevin.

14) Howie's likely to find a peaceful solution for the arguments!

15) The biggest flirt from BSB is A.J.!

16) The guys all say that Brian is the most shy guy in the group!

17) The guys also think that Brian is the Backstreet Boy to get married first!

18) Part of the BSB' first album was recorded at Platinum Post Studios in Altamonte, Florida.

19) The boys say they'd love to harmonize with Boyz II Men.

20) Howie has been known to set up double dates for himself and his older sister Polly Anna.

21) Brian is the Backstreet Boy most likely to go to church on Sunday.

22) A.J. admits that he spends a large amount of time on the phone.

23) Howie loves to go out clubbing.

24) Nick loves to draw.

25) Shhh! Don't tell a soul! But when Howie wants to go out unnoticed he often wears a baseball cap!

26) A.J claims that he still gets nervous before starting every new song in a concert.

27) Howie never goes to bed without doing his stomach crunches!

28) On their current tour, Kev plays keyboards, Nick plays drums, and A.J. is on the bass guitar!!!

29) A.J. is rarely seen without his sunglasses.

30) Nick is a licensed scuba diver.

31) Howie goes around video taping everything and everyone when the boys are on tour.

32) Backstreet Boys have been banned from 3 hotels in Europe because their fans have gotten out of

control!

33) Nick's favorite cars are Camaros and Stingrays!

34) A.J. carries a travel diary with him on tour, but he rarely writes in it.

35) Kevin's secret nicknames are Boo and Pumpkin!

36) When he's home, Bri sleeps on a king-sized water bed.

37) Howie admits that he's something of a perfectionist!

38) In his pre-life Kevin worked t Disney MGM Studios playing Aladdin.

39) Who hits the highest BSB notes? Howie!!!

40) Their debut abum, Backstreet Boys, was released in Europe on May 5, 1996.

41) Nick started playing drums when he was 14.

42) A.J. admits that he's the one that worries the most in the group!

43) Hallowe'en is Nick's favorite holiday!

44) Kevin hates people who are arrogant.

45) A.J. collects hats.

46) Last fall, Nick's dad had to put a fence around the house to stop all the fans from coming onto the

property and picking flowers!

47) Kevin would love to star in a movie one day!!!

48) Brian's worst habit is biting his nails!

49) Howie doesn't speak spanish at home, he learned it in high school!

50) Nick says he would definitely date a fan!!!

More facts coming soon!!!!!!!!!!