- When lightning strikes it can reach up to 30,000 degrees celsius (54,000 degrees fahrenheit).
- Ancient Egyptians used geometry principles as far back as 3000 BC, using equations to approximate the area of circles among other formulas.
- March 14 is 'save a spider day'.
- Toilets use 35% of indoor water use.
- The largest exporter of sugar is Cuba.
- Mosquitoes dislike citronella because it irritates their feet.
- Chicago is named after smelly garlic that once grew in the area.
- Australia was originally called New Holland.
- Spiders are arachnids and not insects.
- Fire usually moves faster uphill than downhill.
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