- 85% of plant life is found in the ocean.
- Earth is the only known planet where fire occurs.
- 90% of all volcanic activity occurs in the ocean.
- Snakes can see even with their eyes closed.
- The film 'Mary Poppins' was filmed entirely indoors.
- Cooking or freezing does not reduce the heat (spiciness) of a chile pepper.
- Hippopotamuses have skin 3.8cm (1.5in) thick.
- A compass needle does not point directly north.
- The average American will consume over 465 trees worth of paper over their lifetime.
- The number 1 cause of blindness in the US is diabetes.
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