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  • Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren't: Botanically, bananas qualify as berries, while strawberries do not fit the berry classification.
  • Octopuses have three hearts: Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body.
  • Honey never spoils: Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.
  • Wombat poop is cube-shaped: This unique shape prevents the droppings from rolling away and marks their territory effectively.
  • You can't hum while holding your nose: Humming requires airflow through the nose, which is blocked when you pinch it shut.
  • A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance": This colorful term reflects the vibrant nature of these birds.
  • The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer: When heated, the metal expands, making the tower grow in height.
  • Tigers have striped skin, not just fur: Their unique stripe pattern is found on their skin as well as their fur.
  • The inventor of the Frisbee was turned into a Frisbee after he died: Walter Morrison's ashes were molded into a Frisbee, fulfilling his final wish.
  • Rats laugh when they are tickled: Studies show that rats emit a high-pitched chirp, akin to laughter, when engaged in playful activities.
  • The first computer mouse was made of wood: The original mouse was invented by Doug Engelbart in the 1960s and was a simple wooden block with two metal wheels.
  • A cloud can weigh more than a million pounds: The water in a cumulus cloud can weigh over 1.1 million pounds (500,000 kg) depending on its size.
  • Scotland has 421 words for "snow": These words describe various types and conditions of snow, reflecting the country's climate.
  • Cows have best friends: Cows are social animals that often form close bonds with other cows, becoming stressed when separated.
  • Peanuts aren't nuts: They are legumes, which makes them more closely related to beans and lentils than to tree nuts.

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