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Plants
16 facts about rice
The basis of nutrition for one-third of the world's population
Anna Pavlova
A meringue-based dessert, pavlova, was named after Anna.
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Plants
20 facts about corn
Gold of the Americas
Geography
17 facts about Bermuda Triangle
A mysterious place in the Atlantic
Hyacinth macaw
In their natural habitat, Hyacinthine Macaws can live up to fifty and sometimes sixty years.
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Architecture
18 facts about Hagia Sophia
The most significant work of Byzantine architecture
Animals
13 facts about Zebra mussel
Dreissena polymorpha
Congo River
The Congo River runs through the second largest rainforests in the world—the Congo Rainforest.
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Tennis
Before 1875, tennis courts were hourglass-shaped.
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Geography
14 facts about Stromboli volcano
The volcano has been active for several thousand years.
Cerbera odollam
Until the 19th century, Cerbera seeds were used in Madagascar during the ordeals.
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Animals
What's the difference between Salamanders and Lizards?
Very similar but completely different vertebrates
Arabian oryx
There were only a few Arabian oryxes left, in zoos or in the private possession of Arab sheikhs.
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Rasputin
A few weeks after Rasputin was assassinated, the Romanov dynasty was overthrown.
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Culture
38 facts about Mona Lisa
Probably the most recognizable painting in the world
Eiffel tower
The elevators on the Eiffel Tower were not repaired until 1946.
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Animals
15 facts about Yellow spotted lizard
Lepidophyma flavimaculatum
Beer
The world’s strongest beer is 67.5% alcohol by volume.
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Turmeric
It also has a positive effect on the eyes.
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Hippopotamus
Nile hippos live in symbiosis with some birds.
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American bullfrog
They have several natural predators.
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Animals
What's the difference between Llamas and Alpacas?
Very similar and therefore often confused
Charles Darwin
His mother Susannah died in 1818 at age 52, probably of an ulcer or stomach cancer.
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Pumpkin
Pumpkin has extensive culinary use.
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Biography
18 facts about John Sutter
An unfulfilled pioneer
Bird of Paradise
Birds of paradise are members of the family Paradisaeidae of the order Passeriformes.
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Animals
26 facts about Brittle stars
Also known as serpent stars, or ophiuroids
Animals
19 facts about Goblin shark
Mitsukurina owstoni
Butterflies
Some butterflies can travel up to 35 miles per hour.
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Biography
26 facts about Christopher Columbus
An Italian explorer in the service of the Spanish Crown
Animals
20 facts about Leeches
Animals with unusual properties
Australia
There are no active volcanoes in Australia.
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Hot dog
There is no hot dog without mustard.
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Architecture
21 facts about Spanish Steps
One of the longest and widest staircases in Europe and one of the most famous in Rome
Wagyū Beef
Marbling of the meat begins to develop around 12 months of age.
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