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  • A day on Venus is longer than a year: Venus takes 243 Earth days to rotate on its axis, but only 225 days to orbit the Sun.
  • Sharks are older than trees: Sharks have been around for over 400 million years, predating trees by 50 million years.
  • Honey never spoils: Due to its low moisture content and natural preservatives, honey can last indefinitely without spoiling.
  • Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins: Sloths can slow their heart rate and hold their breath for up to 40 minutes underwater.
  • Peanuts aren't nuts: Despite their name, peanuts are legumes, more closely related to beans and lentils.
  • Wombat poop is cube-shaped: Wombats produce cube-shaped poop to prevent it from rolling away and to mark their territory.
  • An octopus can regenerate a lost arm: If an octopus loses one of its arms, it can grow a new one, complete with nerves and suction cups.
  • A group of jellyfish is called a "smack": Jellyfish that gather together form a group called a "smack."
  • The heart of a blue whale is as big as a car: The blue whale’s heart weighs about 400 pounds, roughly the size of a small car.
  • Ostriches can run faster than horses: An ostrich can sprint at speeds up to 60 mph, making it faster than most horses.
  • Humans share 60% of their DNA with bananas: A surprising amount of genetic material is shared between humans and bananas.
  • Ants have two stomachs: One stomach is for their own food, and the other is used to store food to share with other ants.
  • The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland: Scotland chose the unicorn as its national animal due to its association with purity and power.
  • There are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way: There are around 3 trillion trees on Earth, compared to 100-400 billion stars in the Milky Way.
  • Polar bear skin is black: Underneath their white fur, polar bears actually have black skin to help absorb and retain heat.

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