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Surprising Facts You May Not Have Known As a child, I always loved to learn new things that not only amazed me, but also surprised me. Here are 10 fun and surprising facts that will not only surprise children, but adults too!
1. The longest word in the English language is 189,819 letters long. It’s actually the chemical name for the protein, Titin.
2. The shortest complete sentence in English is “I am”.
3. Snails are able to sleep for up to three years.
4. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance.
5. The shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar, and it lasted only 38 minutes.
6. Astronauts grow taller in space due to the lack of gravity compressing their spine.
7. Cows have best friends and can become stressed when they are separated from them.
8. There is only one letter in the English language that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name. That letter is Q.
9. Honey never spoils. It can remain edible forever because of its antibacterial properties.
10 A woodpecker’s tongue can wrap around its brain to protect it from damage while it pecks at trees. Isn’t it fascinating and amazing to learn something new? These are just a few fun and surprising facts that will make you think differently about the world around you. There are many more interesting facts to discover and explore, so never stop learning!