- It takes a plastic container over 50,000 years to start decomposing.
- Giraffes have no vocal cords.
- Japan is the largest exporter of frog legs.
- Sun light can penetrate clean ocean water up to a depth of 73m (240 feet).
- A person will die from total lack of sleep sooner than from starvation (Death can occur about 10 days without sleep while starvation takes a few weeks).
- Venus is the only planet to rotate clockwise.
- The largest living organism in the world is a fungus. It is in Oregon, covering 2,200 acres and is still growing.
- The most common disease is tooth decay.
- It is illegal to play annoying games in the street in the UK.
- The first vacuum was so large, it was brought to a house with horses.
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