- Along with arithmetic, geometry was one of the two fields of pre-modern mathematics.
- A pumpkin really is a fruit.
- The Earth experiences over 50,000 earthquakes a year.
- Elephants can smell water from miles away.
- Over 5 million people in Brazil are employed in the coffee industry.
- A dolphins top speed is 60kmh (37mph).
- Out of the 250+ known species of shark only 18 are known to be dangerous to man.
- Oysters can change from one gender to another and back again.
- A pelican can hold more food in its beak than its belly.
- Chevy Chase's real first name is Cornelius.
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