- The average lifespan of a squirrel is 9 years.
- Hippopotamuses are born under water.
- Fire usually moves faster uphill than downhill.
- The average raindrop takes 2 minutes to hit the ground.
- New York was once called New Amsterdam.
- More than 75% of all countries are north of the equator.
- 'fan' is short for 'fanatic'.
- The skeleton of an African elephant accounts for about 15% of its body weight.
- The most common injury in ten pin bowling is a sore thumb.
- A cat's nose is ridged with a unique pattern, just like a human fingerprint.
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