- A group of porcupines is called a prickle.
- No number from one to 999 includes the letter "a" in its word form.
- The expression to 'knuckle down' originated from playing marbles (players used to put their knuckles to the ground for their best shots).
- Baby koalas are fed poo by their parents after they are born which helps them digest Eucalyptus leaves later in life.
- An AA battery with no charge remaining will not bounce when dropped.
- Elephants can smell water from miles away.
- Cotton can catch fire with enough super glue applied.
- The first flight traveled at less than 7 mph (ground speed).
- Sailors once thought wearing gold earrings improved eyesight.
- Even with wings, humans would be unable to fly.
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