- Dinosaurs lived on Earth for over 165 million years before they became extinct.
- Instant mashed potatoes (dehydrated potato flakes) were invented in Canadian in 1962.
- Rio de Janeiro translates to river of January.
- Bees can see ultraviolet light.
- A bowling pin will fall at a tilt of 7.5 degrees.
- A day on Venus lasts longer than a year on Venus.
- A standard 747 jumbo jet has 420 seats.
- Brontophobia is the fear of thunderstorms.
- Halley's comet passes the Earth every 76 years (the next time it will return will be 2062).
- Only female mosquitoes bite.
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