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Dry ice transforms directly from being a solid to a gas. Mount Everest is 8.9km (5.5 miles) high. The surface of Mars is covered in rust, making the planet appear red. A male kangaroo is called a Boomer. The average mature oak tree sheds over 700,000 leaves in Autumn. The first flight traveled at less than 7 mph (ground speed). The symbols used for addition (+) and subtraction (-) have been around for thousands of years but it wasn't until the 16th century that most mathematical symbols were invented. Before this time math equations were written in words, making it very time consuming. The Dead Sea is actually an inland lake. That after petrol, coffee is the largest item bought and sold. Only female mosquitoes bite. reload more facts