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  • The Moon has "moonquakes": Just like Earth, the Moon experiences seismic activities known as "moonquakes," which can last up to an hour.
  • Bananas are berries, but strawberries are not: Botanically, bananas qualify as berries, while strawberries do not meet the criteria for a true berry.
  • Humans are the only animals that blush: Blushing is a unique human response, signaling an emotional reaction that is not observed in any other species.
  • The Canary Islands are named after dogs, not birds: The name "Canary" comes from the Latin word for dog, *Canaria*, due to the large dogs found there by early explorers.
  • A snail can sleep for three years: In extreme conditions, a snail can enter a state of hibernation, slowing its metabolism to survive for up to three years without eating.
  • Octopuses have three hearts: Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body, making them highly efficient for deep-sea living.
  • An apple a day can float in water: Apples are made up of 25% air, which makes them buoyant enough to float when placed in water.
  • Rats laugh when tickled: Rats emit high-pitched "laughter" when tickled, a behavior observed in scientific studies, though it is inaudible to the human ear.
  • The heart of a shrimp is located in its head: Unlike most animals, a shrimp's heart and some vital organs are located in its head rather than its chest.
  • Sharks have been around longer than trees: Sharks have existed for over 400 million years, predating the first trees by about 50 million years.
  • Walt Disney was afraid of mice: The creator of Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney, had a lifelong fear of mice,

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