- Hippopotamuses have killed more people in Africa than any other animal.
- The wristwatch was invented in 1904.
- You have over 600 muscles.
- The tentacles of the giant arctic jellyfish can reach 36.6 meters (120 feet).
- The average person will consume 100 tons of food and 45,424 liters (12,000 gallons) of water in their lifetime.
- The skeleton of an African elephant accounts for about 15% of its body weight.
- Coffee represents 75% of all the caffeine consumed in the US.
- 90% of all volcanic activity occurs in the ocean.
- A Chinese checkerboard has 121 holes.
- Are you terrified that a duck is watching you? Some people are. That is anatidaephobia.
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