- Wine is sold in tinted bottles because it spoils when exposed to light.
- Germany borders 9 other countries.
- Dolphin's can detect underwater sounds from 24 km (15 miles) away.
- One of the ingredients needed to make dynamite is peanuts.
- Mangos are related to cashews and pistachios.
- The skeleton of an African elephant accounts for about 15% of its body weight.
- Opposite faces of dice always add up to 7.
- Some perfumes actually have whale poo in them.
- Chimps can develop their own fashion trends.
- The dollar was established as the official currency of the US in 1785.
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