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  • Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren't: Botanically, bananas qualify as berries while strawberries do not, making it a surprising fruit classification.
  • Wombat poop is cube-shaped: This unique shape prevents the droppings from rolling away, helping wombats mark their territory effectively.
  • A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance": The term reflects their colorful appearance and social behavior when gathered together.
  • Humans share 60% of their DNA with bananas: This fact highlights the surprising genetic similarities across different life forms.
  • Bees can recognize human faces: Studies show that honeybees can remember and recognize human faces, aiding in their survival and navigation.
  • The shortest war in history lasted 38 minutes: The Anglo-Zanzibar War on August 27, 1896, holds the record for the briefest war.
  • Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn: This mythical creature symbolizes purity and power in Celtic mythology, making it a fitting emblem.
  • Dolphins have names for each other: Dolphins develop unique whistles that serve as a form of identification among their pods.
  • The inventor of the Pringles can is buried in one: Fred Baur, the creator of the iconic potato chip can, requested to be buried in one after his death.
  • There are more fake flamingos than real ones: Plastic flamingos outnumber the actual birds in many areas, often due to lawn decorations.
  • Some cats are allergic to humans: While it's rare, cats can develop allergies to human dander, causing them to have reactions similar to those in people.
  • Avocados are toxic to some animals: While nutritious for humans, avocados can be harmful to pets like dogs and cats due to a compound called persin.
  • A jiffy is an actual unit of time: In physics, a jiffy is a measure of time equating to 1/100th of a second.
  • The heart of a shrimp is located in its head: Unlike humans, shrimp have their hearts situated in their thorax, which is behind their head.
  • Turtles can breathe through their butts: Some turtle species can absorb oxygen through their cloaca, allowing them to stay underwater longer.

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