Facts R Fun

[J. A.]

Scrubs is said to be the most accurate TV show about the medical profession.

 

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The Flatfish is born with one eye on each side of its head, giving it a grotesque appearance. As it grows, one eye begins to move until both are on the same side, allowing the fish to lie on the ocean floor and scan above for food.

 

[J. A.]

Sharks are older than trees.

 

[J. A.]

Japan has three Melody Roads. Cars driving over them produce a certain tune. The song can only be heard correctly when a car drives at a certain speed, thus encouraging drivers to observe the speed limits.

 

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Sanyo’s name means "three oceans" in Japanese. The company’s founder wanted to sell his wares across the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific oceans.

 

[J. A.]

In August, a 10 year old boy discovered a stone arrow point while playing in the sand at a beach in New Jersey. The rare artifact was used by pre-tribal Native Americans, 8.000 to 11.000 years ago.

 

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Whiskey is clear when it is first distilled. It gets it's color and much of it's taste from the oak barrels in which it is aged.

 

[J. A.]

Dogs and elephants are the only animals that understand human gestures.

 

[J. A.]

With confirmed evidence of flight at an altitude of 11.300 m above sea level, Rüppell's vulture is considered to be the highest-flying bird.

 

[LeCaid]

Dogs and elephants are the only animals that understand human gestures.

How about monkeys?


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[J. A.]

How about monkeys?


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They didn't evolve the tendency to pay attention to humans.

 

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The Netherlands’ national anthem is really only the first and sixth verses of a 15-verse extravaganza written in honor of the Dutch Prince William of Orange.

 

[J. A.]

A study by UK scientists found out that it's better to boil carrots whole. Carrots that were boiled before cutting, had 25 % more of falcarinol, an anti-cancer chemical.

 

[LeCaid]

They didn't evolve the tendency to pay attention to humans.

Smarter than we think, since the humans are the ones paying attention to them.


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[scifan57]

The top of the Eiffel Tower leans away from the Sun. As the side facing the Sun heats up and expands, the top can move as much as 7".