Facts R Fun

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The Australian pelican has the longest beak of all birds.

 

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New York City plans to turn old pay phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots.

 

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When frightened, squirrels dart back and forth to confuse their predators.

 

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A travel agency in Tokyo lets people send their stuffed animals on vacation, while the owners stay home.

 

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Hummingbirds beat their wings 60-80 times per second.

 

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An average cumulus cloud on a nice day weighs about 10 000 tons and contains about 5 tons of water.

 

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The Beaver, which is the largest rodent found in North America has its lips behind its front teeth. It also has membranes in the ear and nose which close when it goes under water.

 

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Very cool, abab's! There is a beaver lodge across the road in the lake! I watch them a lot but never knew THAT! Now I'll have a whole new view!!


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Squirrels are carrying a virus that is killing all the chipmunks!

 

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It takes more calories to eat and digest a piece of celery than the celery contains.

 

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Head lettuce too! It actually has a chemical in it which stops the digestive process! So when you use it in a sandwich, well it's not very healthy!

 

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Philadelphia has the oldest zoo in the US, it has over 113 different specie

 

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A man from New York City discovers enough lost treasures (gold, diamonds, ...) in the cracks in the sidewalks to make a living.

 

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It takes more calories to eat and digest a piece of celery than the celery contains.

Head lettuce too! It actually has a chemical in it which stops the digestive process! So when you use it in a sandwich, well it's not very healthy!

An awesome way to loose calories.

 

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The shortest regularly operating flight takes 2 minutes. It is between 2 Orkney islands located to the north of Scotland : Westray and Papa Westray. It is operated by Loganair.

The longest flight is a 9,505 mile journey from Changi to Newark Liberty operated by Singapore Airlines. It takes 18 and a half hours, however the airline is taking steps to reduce time and distance.