- Women were not allowed to vote in France until 1944.
- Dogs can make about 10 sounds, while cats make about 100.
- 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.
- Mapping is older than writing.
- Banana trees are actually herbs.
- There are more fake than real flamingos.
- Before 1913 parents could mail their kids to Grandma's through the postal service.
- Australia is the only country that is also a continent.
- Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
- Cucumbers are 96% water.
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