- The compass and straight edge were powerful tools in the advancement of geometry, allowing the construction of various lengths, angles and geometric shapes.
- Bats are the only mammals that fly.
- 'Topolino' is the name for Mickey Mouse Italy.
- Mosquitoes prefer children to adults and blondes to brunettes.
- New York was once called New Amsterdam.
- All hurricanes form over the sea and can last up to 10 days.
- Plastic bottles were first used for soft drinks in 1970.
- Glass balls can bounce higher than rubber ones.
- A bolt of lightning can reach temperatures hotter than the sun.
- Over a third of all pineapples come from Hawaii.
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