- 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?.
- While you sleep you can't smell anything, even really, really bad or potent smells.
- The Earth weighs 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
- Some bears build nests in trees to sunbathe and rest.
- The first Lifesaver flavor was peppermint.
- Small dogs usually live longer than larger breeds.
- Dolphin's can detect underwater sounds from 24 km (15 miles) away.
- The tea bag was invented in 1908.
- Blueberries are very high in antioxidants.
- Beavers were once the size of bears.
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