Fatto generale: 140 is liters of water needed to produce 1 cup of coffee.
Fatto matematico: 140 is a harmonic divisor number.
Trivia: 140 is the character-entry limit for Twitter, a well-known characteristic of the service (based on the text messaging limit).
Data storica: May 19th is the day in 2007 that President of Romania Traian Băsescu survives an impeachment referendum and returns to office from suspension.