- The surface of Mars is covered in rust, making the planet appear red.
- Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
- There are more than 50 different kinds of kangaroos.
- The praying mantis can turn its head 180 degrees.
- When born a baby giraffe is 1.8m (6ft) tall.
- The Olympic flag was designed in 1913.
- The Nile river flows North.
- Twins have a very high occurrence of left-handedness.
- The average pool cue is 1.4m (4.75ft) long.
- It took Leonardo Da Vinci 10 years to paint Mona Lisa.
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