- The term 007 was derived from 20007, the home zip code of many Washington, D.C. agents.
- The Dead Sea is actually an inland lake.
- Blue flames are the hottest, reaching temps up to 3,000 degrees Celsius.
- In 1634, Tulip bulbs were a form of currency in Holland.
- The compass and straight edge were powerful tools in the advancement of geometry, allowing the construction of various lengths, angles and geometric shapes.
- Jellyfish can clone themselves.
- Lizards communicate by doing push-ups.
- The Cambodian alphabet has 74 letters.
- The dollar was established as the official currency of the US in 1785.
- Cows don't have upper front teeth.
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