- The fastest fish in the sea is the swordfish and can reach up to speeds of 108kph (68mph, 59knots).
- An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
- Helminthophobia is the fear of worms.
- The African Rock Python can survive 2 years without eating.
- Hawaii was originally called the Sandwich Islands.
- Hawaii is the only state with one school district.
- Sound travels 15 times faster through steel than air.
- Mount Everest is 8.9km (5.5 miles) high.
- The doorbell was invented in 1831.
- If you lick someone's elbow and they aren't paying attention, they will not notice it.
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