- Goldfish can see both infrared and ultraviolet light.
- The oldest known vegetable is the pea.
- New York was once called New Amsterdam.
- The Internet was originally called ARPANet (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) designed by the US department of defense.
- Dogs can make about 10 sounds, while cats make about 100.
- Per person France consumes the most cheese.
- When recognising a persons face you use the right side of your brain.
- Stewardesses is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand.
- 80% of the world's food crops are pollinated by insects.
- Porcupines float in water.
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