- The only thing that can scratch a diamond is a diamond.
- Early tales of leprechauns reported red clothing.
- India has the most post offices than any other country (over 100,000).
- Einstein slept 10 hours a night.
- The woodpecker can hammer wood up to 16 times per second.
- Spiders have transparent blood.
- That in developed countries 27% of food is thrown away.
- Greyhounds can reach speeds of up to 67kph (42mph).
- The expression to 'knuckle down' originated from playing marbles (players used to put their knuckles to the ground for their best shots).
- The flamingo can only eat when its head is upside down.
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