Interesting facts

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Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins can.​

Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins can.

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Quiz: Can a sloth or dolphin hold its breath for longer?

Who will come up top in this fiendish quiz?

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The Shocking Amount of Time Sloths Can Hold Their Breath

Do you know how long sloths can hold their breath? These incredible mammals can hold their breath much longer than you would believe!

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A Sloth Can Hold Its Breath for 40 Minutes Underwater - and 6 Other Facts For International Sloth Day

7 things you didn't know about sloths to celebrate International Sloth Day.

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New York City subway cars have been dumped into the Atlantic to create artificial reefs.​

New York City subway cars have been dumped into the Atlantic to create artificial reefs.

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https://www.fastcompany.com/90716245/sinking-1000-nyc-subway-cars-in-the-atlantic-to-create-a-reef-didnt-go-as-planned

Watery grave for NYC subway cars

Photographer Stephen Mallon's surreal, beautiful images document retired New York City subway cars dumped into the Atlantic Ocean for artificial reef building

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https://www.cnn.com/2015/02/26/world/subway-cars-coral-reef/index.html

 

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Ravens can remember human faces.​

Ravens can remember human faces.

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Ravens Hold Grudges Against People Who Cheat Them

The canny corvids remember people who give them unfair deals, scientists have discovered.

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Ravens remember the faces of people who duped them into unfair deals

Don't mess with ravens.

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Coin flips are not actually random.​

Coin flips are not actually random.

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Coin flips don't truly have a 50/50 chance of being heads or tails

Researchers who flipped coins 350,757 times have confirmed that the chance of landing the coin the same way up as it started is around 51 per cent

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Are coin tosses really random?

The probability of a coin landing either heads or tails is supposedly 50/50.

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The Way You Flip a Coin Could Mean It's Not as Random as You'd Expect

We all know a coin toss has an even chance of coming up heads or tails, right? A new experiment shows that in certain situations, it's actually more likely to land on one side rather than the other.

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There’s only one place in the U.S. where four states meet.​

There’s only one place in the U.S. where four states meet.

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Four Corners Monument, marking the only spot in the United States where four states (Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico) come together

1 transparency : color ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller.

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Four Corners Monument | Stand in 4 States at Once

The ultimate guide to planning your next visit to the Four Corners Region.

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Tenth President John Tyler has a living grandson.​

Tenth President John Tyler has a living grandson.

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“White House Kids” Series – Harrison Ruffin Tyler, Grandson of 10th President John Tyler

To many, the history of the United States can seem long – over two centuries of political discourse, social changes, and frequent fluctuations in just about everything else. The history of ou…

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Harrison Ruffin Tyler - Wikipedia

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Martin Luther King Jr. paid for Julia Roberts' birth.​

Martin Luther King Jr. paid for Julia Roberts' birth.

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Here are 10 Martin Luther King Jr facts that might surprise you

Here are 10 surprising facts about Martin Luther King Jr. as the country takes a moment to remember the civil rights activist and his non-violent protests.

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When Julia Roberts was born, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King paid the bill

Here's why civil rights leaders the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King paid the bill for Julia Roberts' parents when she was born.

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James McNeill Whistler painted his mother after the person he was supposed to paint didn’t show up.​

James McNeill Whistler painted his mother after the person he was supposed to paint didn’t show up.

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James McNeill Whistlerâs portrait of his mother is back in Philadelphia after a century

Whistler ended up painting his mother when his model didn't show up at his London studio. If you were born after 1881, this is your first chance to see 'Whistler's Mother' in the city.

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The Surprising Story Behind ‘Whistler’s Mother’

We visit the Art Institute of Chicago to find out more about the 19th century oil painting “Arrangement in Grey and Black, Number One” – commonly known as “Whistler’s Mother.”

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Whistler's Mother - Wikipedia

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Chameleon tongues are about twice the length of their bodies.​

Chameleon tongues are about twice the length of their bodies.

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Chameleon Tongues Among Fastest on Earth, Video Reveals

If a chameleon tongue was a car, it could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1/100th of a second—among nature's fastest, strongest performances, a new study says.

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The Tongue-tastic Chameleon

Providing animal lovers and experts with educational resources and latest news and information about animals.

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U.S. "paper" money is actually 75% cotton and 25% linen.​

U.S. "paper" money is actually 75% cotton and 25% linen.

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Currency Facts

The U.S. Currency Education Program shares several unique facts about U.S. currency.

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US currency notes are made of cotton and linen

The United States plays an essential role in the worldwide cotton market, acting as a central producer and exporter of cotton fiber. The United States...

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Green bell peppers are just unripe red bell peppers.​

Green bell peppers are just unripe red bell peppers.

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Bell pepper - Wikipedia

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What is the Difference Between Green, Red, and Yellow Bell Peppers? | Mississippi State University Extension Service

Bell peppers come in a rainbow of colors and have many health benefits. The variety and amount of time a bell pepper spends on the plant determines its color and ripeness.

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Mississippi's state toy is the teddy bear​

Mississippi's state toy is the teddy bear.

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The Birth of The Teddy Bear: Story of President Theodore Roosevelt’s Famous Beat Hunt in the Mississippi Delta

In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt came to the Mississippi Delta to hunt black bear. He was the guest of Mr. Mangrum owner of Smedes Plantation in southern Sharkey County. The great bear hunter and guide, Holt Collier, was hired to be the president’s guide on this hunt.

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Mississippi State Toy: Teddy Bear

Find details on the Mississippi state Toy. Access Mississippi other state symbols, emblems, mascots, and state Toy.

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Every film actor John Cazale appeared in was nominated for Best Picture.​

Every film actor John Cazale appeared in was nominated for Best Picture.

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The Actor Who Made Only Five Films That Were All Masterpieces

From ‘The Godfather’ to ‘The Deer Hunter,’ these five cinematic masterpieces prove John Cazale is an undefeated legend of the silver screen.

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This Actor Only Starred in Best Picture Nominees and Winners

John Cazale's legacy is unmatched.

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Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body​

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.

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What Is Tooth Enamel? | How to Prevent Damage to Tooth Enamel

Tooth enamel is the thick outer layer of your tooth. It guards against the formation of plaque, decay, and cavities.

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Hardest Substance in the Human Body: All About Tooth Enamel

Your teeth contain the hardest substance in the human body: enamel. Learn just how hard it is, plus facts about other strong elements of the human body.

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Tooth enamel - Wikipedia

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A 10-gallon hat actually only holds three-quarters of a gallon.​

A 10-gallon hat actually only holds three-quarters of a gallon.

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TRIVIAL PURSUITS: How much water can a 10-gallon hat hold? | PLANSPONSOR

How much water can a 10-gallon hat hold? A 10-gallon hat holds approximately three-quarters of a gallon of water. According to History.com, most experts

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Hat Facts | Ten Gallon Hat - Village Hat Shop

Hat Facts | Ten Gallon Hat - Village Hat Shop

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Why Do We Call It a 10-Gallon Hat? | HISTORY

It definitely can't hold that much fluid, so the name likely has a different origin.

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Your eyes contain the fastest muscle in your body.​

Your eyes contain the fastest muscle in your body.

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Fastest human muscle

The Guinness World Records Official site with ultimate record-breaking facts & achievements. Do you want to set a world record? Are you Officially Amazing?

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The eye: the fastest muscle in the human body

How much do you know about eyes? Learn more about the fastest muscle in the human body.

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Humans may have evolved fingers and toes that wrinkle in water to help them grip wet objects.​

Humans may have evolved fingers and toes that wrinkle in water to help them grip wet objects.

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Ever wondered why your fingers and toes go wrinkly when wet?

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Why Do Our Fingers and Toes Wrinkle During a Bath?

The spontaneous reflex might have evolved to improve our handling of wet objects

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Some ants are edible.​

Some ants are edible.

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Eating Ants: Nutrition, Benefits, Downsides

Whether eating insects is a new concept or a part of your cultural background, you may wonder whether eating ants is healthy. This article explores the benefits and downsides of eating ants.

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Edible ants

All about edible ants: which species are the most commonly used in cooking, what properties do they contain and how are they consumed in various parts of the world

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15 insects you won't believe are edible

What tastes like peanut butter? Or soft-shell crab? Or cinnamon? Why, grubs, scorpions and stinkbugs, of course. Find out why insects and spiders are just another food group in most parts of the world.

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Four U.S. Presidents never had a Vice President.​

Four U.S. Presidents never had a Vice President.

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18 American Presidents Didn’t Have a Vice President For All or Part of Their Terms |

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NASA streamed a cat video to Earth from 19 million miles away.​

NASA streamed a cat video to Earth from 19 million miles away.

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NASAâs Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space via Laser

The video, featuring a cat named Taters, was sent back from nearly 19 million miles away by NASA’s laser communications demonstration, marking a historic milestone.

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NASA laser-beams adorable cat video to Earth from 19 million miles away (video)

'Everyone loves Taters.'

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