- The skeleton of an African elephant accounts for about 15% of its body weight.
- The dot on top of the letter 'i' is called a tittle.
- You transfer more germs shaking hands than kissing.
- A camel can drink 25 gallons of water in less than three minutes.
- The first credit card was a Diner's Club card issued in 1950.
- Atychiphobia is the fear of failure.
- Coffee is generally roasted between 204 - 218C (400 - 425F) (the longer the beans are roasted the darker the roast).
- Diamonds are the hardest natural substance.
- Finland has the largest number of islands in the world (over 179,550).
- Honey bees kill more people each year than snakes.
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