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“The dot over the letter “i” is called a “tittle.””

“An adult human body is made up of about 7 octillion atoms.”

“Cows can walk upstairs, but they can’t walk downstairs.”

“There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the Earth’s beaches.”

“The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backward.”

“Penguins propose to their mates with a pebble. If the female accepts, they become a couple.”

“Rats can laugh when tickled, but their laughter is too high-pitched for humans to hear without special equipment.”

“Koalas sleep for 18-22 hours a day. They’re some of the most sleepy animals on the planet.”

“The Taj Mahal changes color depending on the time of day—it’s pinkish in the morning, white at noon, and golden under the moonlight.”

“Venus flytraps can count! They need to count two touches to trigger a snap.”

“The longest place name in the world has 85 letters and is in New Zealand:

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.”

“The Guinness World Records was originally started to resolve a bar argument in 1954 about the fastest game bird in Europe.”

“Rabbits can’t puke. Their digestive system only goes one way.”

“An octopus’ brain is shaped like a donut, and its esophagus passes through the middle of it.”

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