- The compass and straight edge were powerful tools in the advancement of geometry, allowing the construction of various lengths, angles and geometric shapes.
- Gunpowder is formed by mixing charcoal, saltpetre and sulphur.
- Due to gravitational effects you weigh is slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
- Powerful earthquakes can make the Earth spin faster.
- A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance.
- The smallest dog is the Chihuahua.
- That you burn more calories eating celery than it contains (the more you eat the thinner you become).
- Crocodiles are colour blind.
- Camels have 3 eyelids to protect themselves from blowing sand.
- Dinosaurs lived on Earth for over 165 million years before they became extinct.
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