- Dinosaurs lived on Earth for over 165 million years before they became extinct.
- Hawaii was originally called the Sandwich Islands.
- Dragonflies have six legs but cannot walk.
- Ice skating rinks always go counter clock wise (for the majority of people that are right handed needing to hang onto the rail).
- Brazil covers 50% of the South American continent.
- In 1900 the average life span in the US was 47.
- About 1/3 of your taste buds are numbed while flying.
- Dolphins are unable to smell.
- Gunpowder is formed by mixing charcoal, saltpetre and sulphur.
- The Cookie Monster's real first name is Sid.
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