- Hippopotamuses are born under water.
- A suction cup will not work in outer space.
- Many mammals, including cats and dogs, walk on their toes in contrast to humans, who walk on the soles of their feet.
- No word in the English language rhymes with month.
- The first crossword puzzle appeared in 1913.
- In the Middle Ages, chicken soup was considered an aphrodisiac.
- The lifespan of a taste bud is about ten days.
- The longest one syllable word in the English language is 'screeched'.
- Dairy products account for 29% of all food consumed in the U.S.
- Texas is the only state that permits residents to cast absentee ballots from space.
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