- Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras lived around the year 500 BC and is known for his Pythagorean theorem relating to the three sides of a right angle triangle: a^2 + b^2 = c^2.
- A nanosecond is one billionth of a second.
- A typical cough is 60 mph while a sneeze is often faster than 100 mph.
- Earth is the only planet not named after a god.
- The Bee Hummingbird weighs less than a penny.
- 8.5 million tons of water evaporates from the Dead Sea every day.
- House cats have 18 claws.
- Chameleons can move their eyes in two directions at the same time.
- When baby polar bear cubs are born they cannot see or hear for their first month.
- The water in the Dead Sea is so salty that its easier to float than sink.
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