- Artichokes are flower buds.
- 24 frames per second are projected in most animated films.
- All porcupines float in water.
- In ancient times, vinegar was the strongest acid known.
- Perspiration is odourless. Bacteria on the skin creates the odour.
- Figs have the highest dietary fibre content of any common fruit, nut or vegetable.
- A ballet enthusiast is called a "balletomane".
- A Boeing 747 plane holds about 216,846 litres of fuel.
- Flamingos live up to 80 years.
- A guinea pig can run three hours after being born.
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