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this article, I am going to share with you some interesting and lesser-known facts that you can impress your friends with. So, get ready to learn some cold knowledge in just one minute!
1. The shortest war in history: The Anglo-Zanzibar War was fought on August 27, 1896, and it lasted only 38 minutes.
2. The tallest mammal: We all know that giraffes are tall but do you know that they can grow up to 18 feet tall (
5.5 meters)?
3. The longest time a person has gone without sleeping: The record for the longest time a person has gone without sleep is 11 days. Randy Gardner achieved this feat in 196
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4. The largest living structure on Earth: The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on the Earth. It spans over 1,400 miles (2,300 kilometers) and is visible from space.
5. The first computer programmer: Ada Lovelace is considered the first computer programmer. She created an algorithm for Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine in the mid-1800s.
6. The oldest known animal: The oldest animal known to have ever lived was a clam called Ming. It was estimated to have lived for 507 years.
7. The most expensive book ever sold: The Codex Leicester is the most expensive book ever sold. It is a collection of writings by Leonardo da Vinci and it was sold for $30.8 million.
8. The longest word in English: The longest word in the English language is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. It refers to a lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica dust.
9. The longest time a person has held their breath: The record for the longest time a person has held their breath underwater is 24 minutes and 3 seconds. It was achieved by Aleix Segura Vendrell in 201
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10 The heaviest object ever lifted by a human: The heaviest object to have ever been lifted by a human being is the Syncrolift ship lift, which weighs 26,000 tons. It was lifted by a team of engineers in the Netherlands in 198
4. In conclusion, these are just a few examples of the many interesting, cold facts that you can use to impress your friends, family, and even strangers. So, start sharing these facts with others, and who knows, you might just end up becoming the life of the party!