- A 15th anniversary is called a quindecennial.
- Sharks have been on Earth for over 400 million years.
- The fire hydrant patent was ironically destroyed in a fire.
- Sesquippedaliophobia is the fear of long words.
- More than 75% of all countries are north of the equator.
- Italy and France produce over 40% of all wine.
- A person produces enough saliva to fill 2 average size swimming pools during their lifetime.
- To make one pound of honey, a honeybee must tap about two million flowers.
- Crocodiles are colour blind.
- Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins can.
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