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  • Octopuses have three hearts: Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while one pumps it to the rest of the body.
  • A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance": This colorful name reflects their bright pink feathers and social behavior.
  • Honey never spoils: Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.
  • Butterflies taste with their feet: Their feet have taste sensors that help them identify suitable plants for laying eggs.
  • There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the Earth’s beaches: The estimated number of stars is around 1 septillion (1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000).
  • The inventor of the Frisbee was turned into a Frisbee after he died: Walter Morrison’s ashes were molded into a Frisbee, honoring his iconic creation.
  • Cows have best friends: Studies show that cows can form close bonds with other cows and may become stressed when separated from them.
  • A cloud can weigh over a million pounds: The water in a single cumulus cloud can weigh as much as a small car!
  • The world's oldest known "your mom" joke is 3,500 years old: It was discovered on a Babylonian tablet, making it the oldest recorded joke.
  • Kangaroos can't walk backward: This unique feature is due to their muscular tail and large feet, which prevent them from moving in reverse.
  • A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus: It takes about 243 Earth days to rotate once on its axis but only 225 Earth days to orbit the Sun.
  • The shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar: It lasted only 38 minutes on August 27, 1896.
  • Some cats are allergic to humans: While it's rare, some cats can develop allergies to human dander, leading to skin irritations.
  • The dot over the letters "i" and "j" is called a tittle: This small mark is an important part of these letters' typography.
  • Cheetahs can't roar: Instead, they make a variety of other sounds, such as purring, chirping, and hissing.

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