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That you burn more calories eating celery than it contains (the more you eat the thinner you become). The Cookie Monster's real first name is Sid. There are over 1,600 known species of starfishes. More than 75% of all countries are north of the equator. Wild cobras can live up to 20 years old. Raindrops are not tear shaped (they more resemble the shape of a tiny hamburger bun). Australia was originally called New Holland. When your face blushes so does your stomach lining. Fibonacci numbers are named after Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa (better known as Fibonacci) who introduced them to Western Europe after they had earlier been described by Indian mathematicians. They are related to the golden ratio and proceed in the following order: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, .... Can you see the pattern?. Water can boil and freeze at the same time. reload more facts