Fatto generale: 144 is the number of square inches in a square foot.
Fatto matematico: 144 is a number that is divisible by the value of its φ function, which returns 48 in this case.
Trivia: 144 is the Intel 8086 instruction for no operation (NOP).
Data storica: May 23rd is the day in 1934 that the Auto-Lite Strike culminates in the "Battle of Toledo", a five-day melée between 1,300 troops of the Ohio National Guard and 6,000 picketers.