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  • Sea otters hold hands while sleeping: Sea otters often hold hands to avoid drifting apart while they sleep, forming "rafts" of multiple otters.
  • A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance": Flamingos are known for their vibrant color and elegant posture, making their collective noun fittingly flamboyant.
  • There's a species of mushroom that glows in the dark: The Mycena chlorophos mushroom emits a greenish glow due to bioluminescence, creating an eerie effect in the dark.
  • The Eiffel Tower can grow taller in summer: Due to thermal expansion, the metal structure of the Eiffel Tower can grow about 6 inches (15 cm) taller in the heat of summer.
  • 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 can manage.
  • Peanuts aren't nuts: Peanuts are legumes, which means they are more closely related to beans and lentils than to tree nuts.
  • Honey never spoils: Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.
  • An octopus has nine brains: One central brain controls the nervous system, while each of the eight arms has its own mini-brain to independently manage movement.
  • Wombat poop is cube-shaped: Wombats produce cube-shaped poop, which helps prevent it from rolling away and is used to mark their territory.
  • A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time: In physics, a "jiffy" is a precise measure of time, specifically the time it takes for light to travel one centimeter in a vacuum.
  • Humans share 60% of their DNA with bananas: Despite the vast differences, humans and bananas share a surprising amount of genetic material, reflecting common evolutionary origins.
  • The shortest war in history lasted 38 minutes: The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 is the shortest recorded war, ending in British victory after just 38 minutes.
  • A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus: Venus takes about 243 Earth days to rotate once on its axis but only 225 Earth days to complete one orbit around the sun.
  • Giraffes have the same number of neck bones as humans: Both giraffes and humans have seven neck vertebrae, but giraffes' are much longer, giving them their iconic long necks.
  • Cows have best friends and get stressed when separated: Studies show that cows form close bonds with specific herd members and can experience stress when separated from their companions.

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