- Diamonds mined in Brazil are much harder than those found in Africa.
- According to manufacturer Spalding the average lifespan of an NBA basketball is 10,000 bounces.
- The only continent without reptiles or snakes is Antarctica.
- Your foot is the most common body part bitten by insects.
- The average person sheds .7kg (1.5 pounds) of skin each year.
- Hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards.
- The typical wave height from Pacific tsunami is between 6 - 9 metres.
- The first flight traveled at less than 7 mph (ground speed).
- You use 72 different muscles while speaking.
- Blue flames are the hottest, reaching temps up to 3,000 degrees Celsius.
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