Don’t you know that …

Dolphins are better adapted to the sea than most fish.

Whales do not drink seawater; instead, they extract water from their food by metabolizing the fat.

The octopus is considered to be the smartest animal among invertebrates

Flamingos pee on their legs to cool themselves off.

Monkeys can grasp with both their fingers and their toes.

The oldest goldfish is 41 years old, named Fred.

Bees can count to four.

The longest subway in the world is the London Underground, often referred to as the “tube.” It is the oldest too, having begun in 1863.

Milk was delivered in glass bottles until plastic containers were invented in 1964.

Alcohol remains in the body for up to six hours after drinking.

The smaller the berry,
the sweeter it is.

The color of a chili will not indicate its degree of spiciness. Usually the size indicates the spiciness. The smaller the chili or pepper, the hotter it will be.

The rose family also includes pears, apples, cherries, plums, peaches, apricots, and almonds

Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.

If you put a raisin into a glass of champagne, it'll bounce up.

Milk costs more than gasoline in many areas of the United States.

Tablecloths were originally meant to serve as towels with which guests wiped their hands and mouths after dinner

"Almost" is the longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order.

What is called a "French kiss" in the English speaking world is known as an "English kiss" in France.

Most tulips have two to six leaves, but a few species can have up to 12 leaves.

New York City was the U.S. capital from 1789 to 1790.

The creator of the NIKE Swoosh symbol was paid only $35 for the design.

Joanne Rowling is the first person to become a billionaire (U.S. dollars) by writing book

It was illegal to sell E.T. dolls in France because there is a law against selling dolls without human faces.

Do you know the names of the three wise monkeys? They are: Mizaru (See no evil), Mikazaru (Hear no evil), and Mazaru (Speak no evil).

The color blue has a calming effect. It causes the brain to release calming hormones.

The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear.

The Mercedes-Benz motto is “Das Beste oder Nichts” meaning “the best or nothing”.

It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body.

Jimmy Carter was the first president who was born in a hospital.

Women’s hearts beat faster than male hearts.

Sunflowers are able to soak up radiation.

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Attica - Аттика (округ в современной Греции с центром в Афинах)

IKEA shops are deliberately set out to confuse people

Tetris was created and programmed by Alexey Pajitnov in June 1985 in the Soviet Union in Moscow

90 percent of all e-mail is spam

Nearly 30% of NBA players have tattoos

The Great Wall of China is not seen from the space.

The word "galaxy" comes from the Greek word for milk, "gala".

The feminine version of “Dude” is “Dudine”.

Switzerland has not been involved in a war since 1515.