what are interesting facts

what are interesting facts

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Nature

Here are some interesting facts across various topics:

  • Between 50% and 80% of Earth's living organisms are found in the ocean
  • The oldest known terrestrial animal is a tortoise named Jonathan, who is 192 years old
  • Winds on Neptune can reach speeds over 1,200 miles per hour
  • The ocean's deepest point is nearly 35,876 feet below the surface
  • Honey has an indefinite shelf life
  • The International Space Station orbits Earth approximately every 90 minutes
  • The Anglo-Zanzibar War is the shortest conflict in history, lasting just 38 minutes
  • Bottlenose dolphins are the only non-human species known to have names for themselves
  • The blue whale is the largest living creature on Earth, with a tongue that can weigh as much as an elephant
  • Flamingos are not born pink; their color comes from their diet
  • The Eiffel Tower was originally intended for Barcelona but was rejected, so it was built in Paris instead
  • Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world for seven consecutive years
  • The bamboo plant is the fastest-growing woody plant, growing up to 35 inches per day
  • Germany has over 400 zoos, more than any other country, and is known for cultural richness with thousands of museums, theaters, and orchestras
  • The first book ever printed was in German, and Germany also launched the first magazine in 1663
  • Some lipsticks contain fish scales, and cat urine glows under black light
  • The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows, and hot water can freeze faster than cold water under certain conditions

These facts span nature, history, culture, and science, offering a wide range of intriguing knowledge

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