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  • Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins: Sloths can slow their heart rate and hold their breath for up to 40 minutes underwater, longer than dolphins.
  • Honey never spoils: Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.
  • A blue whale's heart is the size of a car: The heart of a blue whale weighs about 1,300 pounds and is roughly the size of a small car.
  • There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on Earth: Astronomers estimate there are about 10 times more stars in the observable universe than grains of sand on all Earth's beaches.
  • Some octopuses have been observed using tools: Octopuses have been seen collecting coconut shells and using them as portable shelters, showcasing their intelligence.
  • The Sahara Desert was once a tropical rainforest: About 10,000 years ago, the Sahara Desert was a lush, green landscape with rivers and lakes, supporting diverse wildlife.
  • Jellyfish are older than dinosaurs: Jellyfish have been around for more than 500 million years, predating the dinosaurs by a wide margin.
  • The speed of a computer mouse is measured in "Mickeys": One "Mickey" corresponds to the smallest unit of movement a computer mouse can detect, roughly 0.1 millimeters.
  • Polar bear skin is actually black: Underneath their thick white fur, polar bears have black skin to better absorb and retain heat from the sun.
  • Cleopatra lived closer in time to the moon landing than to the building of the Great Pyramid: The Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC, while Cleopatra lived closer to the modern era, around 69-30 BC.
  • Bats are the only mammals that can fly: Unlike flying squirrels or other gliding mammals, bats are the only mammals capable of sustained, true flight.
  • Humans share 60% of their DNA with bananas: A significant portion of human DNA is shared with bananas, highlighting the commonalities among all living organisms.
  • The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer: Due to the expansion of iron in the heat, the Eiffel Tower can grow by about 15 centimeters during hot summer days.
  • The longest time between two twins being born is 87 days: In 2012, twins were born 87 days apart, setting a world record for the longest interval between births.
  • A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance": When flamingos gather in groups, they are referred to as a "flamboyance" due to their vibrant appearance.

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