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Cool Facts You Probably Didn't Know
1. Africa is the only continent that is in all four hemispheres.
2. There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on Earth.
3. Elephants can communicate with each other through infrasound, which is below the range of human hearing.
4. The smallest insect in the world is the fairyfly, which is only 0.139mm long.
5. The Great Wall of China is not actually visible from space, despite popular belief.
6. The longest word in the English language is 189,819 letters long.
7. Humans and giraffes have the same number of neck vertebrae.
8. The largest snowflake ever recorded was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick.
9. The world's oldest piece of chewing gum is 9,000 years old.
10 A baby kangaroo is called a joey. 1
1. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance. 1
2. A person can survive longer without food than without sleep. 1
3. The average person walks the equivalent of two and a half times around the world in a lifetime. 1
4. Polar bears have black skin. 1
5. The shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar in 1896 and lasted only 38 minutes. 1
6. A group of pugs is called a grumble. 1
7. Cows have best friends. 1
8. The tallest living dog is a Great Dane named Freddy who stands at 7 feet, 5 inches on his hind legs. 1
9. An octopus has three hearts. 20. Snakes can see through their eyelids. 2
1. The largest living organism in the world is a fungus in Oregon that covers an area of 2,200 acres. 2
2. The first recorded baseball game was played in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 184
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3. The world's largest pool is located in Chile and is over 1,000 yards long. 2
4. A group of skunks is called a stench. 2
5. The shortest commercial flight in the world is only 90 seconds long and goes from Westray to Papa Westray in Scotland. 2
6. A group of hedgehogs is called a prickle. 2
7. The longest place name in the world is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu, which is a hill in New Zealand. 2
8. The longest living goldfish on record lived to be 43 years old. 2
9. A group of larks is called an exaltation. 30. Elephants are the only animals that can't jump. 3
1. The world's largest snow maze is located in Canada and covers an area of over 2,000 square meters. 3
2. A group of rats is called a mischief. 3
3. The highest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela, which is over 3,200 feet tall. 3
4. A group of jellyfish is called a smack. 3
5. The world's largest cave system is located in Kentucky and covers over 400 miles. 3
6. The fastest bird in the world is the peregrine falcon, which can dive at speeds of up to 240 miles per hour. 3
7. A group of owls is called a parliament. 3
8. Baby otters can't swim until they are taught by their parents. 3
9. The world's largest aquarium is located in Georgia and has over 10 million gallons of water. 40. A group of ferrets is called a business. 4
1. The longest river in the world is the Nile, which is over 4,100 miles long. 4
2. The world's largest sand dune is located in Mauritania and is over 2,000 feet tall. 4
3. A group of otters is called a raft. 4
4. The tallest mountain in the solar system is Olympus Mons on Mars, which is over 13 miles tall. 4
5. A group of gorillas is called a troop. 4
6. The world's largest volcano is Mauna Loa in Hawaii, which is over 13,000 feet tall. 4
7. A group of rhinoceroses is called a crash. 4
8. The biggest fish in the world is the whale shark, which can grow up to 40 feet long. 4
9. A group of walruses is called a herd. 50. The world's highest mountain range is the Himalayas, which includes Mount Everest. 5
1. A group of kangaroos is called a mob. 5
2. The world's largest glacier is the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica, which is over 250 miles long. 5
3. A group of seals is called a herd. 5
4. The deepest point in the ocean is the Mariana Trench, which is over 36,000 feet deep. 5
5. A group of crocodiles is called a bask. 5
6. The world's largest island is Greenland, which is over 840,000 square miles in size. 5
7. A group of ants is called a colony. 5
8. The fastest land animal in the world is the cheetah, which can run at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. 5
9. A group of horses is called a herd. 60. The world's largest desert is the Sahara, which is over
3.6 million square miles in size. 6
1. A group of turtles is called a bale. 6
2. The fastest fish in the world is the sailfish, which can swim at speeds of up to 68 miles per hour. 6
3. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance. 6
4. The largest animal in the world is the blue whale, which can grow up to 100 feet long. 6
5. A group of wolves is called a pack. 6
6. The biggest bird in the world is the ostrich, which can weigh up to 320 pounds. 6
7. A group of bees is called a swarm. 6
8. The most venomous animal in the world is the box jellyfish. 6
9. A group of crows is called a murder. 70. The world's largest flower is the Rafflesia arnoldii, which can grow up to three feet in diameter. 7
1. A group of dolphins is called a pod. 7
2. The most populated city in the world is Tokyo, Japan, with a population of over 37 million people. 7
3. A group of bats is called a colony. 7
4. The oldest city in the world is Damascus, Syria, which has been continuously inhabited for over 11,000 years. 7
5. A group of sharks is called a shiver. 7
6. The world's coldest inhabited place is Oymyakon, Russia, where the average temperature in January is -58°F. 7
7. A group of eagles is called a convocation. 7
8. The longest distance ever walked in 24 hours is 500 miles. 7
9. A group of ants is called a colony. 80. The largest waterfall in North America is Niagara Falls, which is over 160 feet tall. 8
1. A group of butterflies is called a flutter. 8
2. The deepest lake in the world is Lake Baikal in Siberia, which is over 5,300 feet deep. 8
3. A group of bees is called a swarm. 8
4. The world's largest spider is the Goliath birdeater, which can be up to 12 inches long. 8
5. A group of geese is called a flock. 8
6. The world's highest waterfall is Angel Falls in Venezuela, which is over 3,200 feet tall. 8
7. A group of dolphins is called a pod. 8
8. The driest place on Earth is the Atacama Desert in Chile, which has had no rainfall in some areas for over 400 years. 8
9. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance. 90. The world's largest rodent is the capybara, which can grow up to four feet long. 9
1. A group of hedgehogs is called a prickle. 9
2. The most dangerous animal in Africa is the hippopotamus. 9
3. A group of zebras is called a zeal. 9
4. The world's highest waterfall is Kerepakupai Meru in Venezuela, which is over 3,200 feet tall. 9
5. A group of pandas is called an embarrassment. 9
6. The largest living thing on Earth is a colony of aspen trees in Utah that covers over 100 acres. 9
7. A group of lemurs is called a conspiracy. 9
8. The world's longest cave is Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, which is over 400 miles long. 9
9. A group of jellyfish is called a smack. 100. The fastest animal in the world is the peregrine falcon, which can dive at speeds of up to 240 miles per hour. 10
1. A group of storks is called a muster. 10
2. The world's largest rodent is the capybara, which can grow up to four feet long. 10
3. A group of hummingbirds is called a charm. 10
4. The world's largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean, which covers an area of over 60 million square miles. 10
5. A group of jaguars is called a shadow. 10
6. The world's largest reptile is the saltwater crocodile, which can grow up to 23 feet long. 10
7. A group of owls is called a parliament. 10
8. The world's largest insect is the goliath beetle, which can be over four inches long. 10
9. A group of caterpillars is called an army. 1
10 The tallest mammal in the world is the giraffe, which can be over 18 feet tall. 11
1. A group of hyenas is called a cackle. 11
2. The world's largest rodent is the capybara, which can grow up to four feet long. 11
3. A group of raccoons is called a gaze. 11
4. The world's largest bird is the ostrich, which can weigh up to 320 pounds. 11
5. A group of baboons is called a troop. 11
6. The world's smallest mammal is the bumblebee bat, which weighs less than a penny. 11
7. A group of cranes is called a sedge. 11
8. The world's largest mammal is the blue whale, which can grow up to 100 feet long. 11
9. A group of crickets is called an orchestra. 120. The world's largest rodent is the capybara, which can grow up to four feet long. 12
1. A group of alligators is called a congregation. 12
2. The world's largest living thing is a fungus in Oregon that covers over 2,200 acres. 12
3. A group of kangaroos is called a mob. 12
4. The world's fastest land animal is the cheetah, which can run at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. 12
5. A group of squirrels is called a dray. 12
6. The world's largest predator is the polar bear. 12
7. A group of turtles is called a bale. 12
8. The world's largest flower is the Rafflesia arnoldii, which can grow up to three feet in diameter. 12
9. A group of lions is called a pride. 130. The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest, which is over 29,000 feet tall. 13
1. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance. 13
2. The world's largest snake is the anaconda, which can be over 30 feet long. 13
3. A group of bees is called a swarm. 13
4. The world's largest cat is the Siberian tiger, which can weigh over 700 pounds. 13
5. A group of monkeys is called a troop. 13
6. The world's largest fish is the whale shark, which can grow up to 40 feet long. 13
7. A group of ants is called a colony. 13
8. The world's tallest tree is the Hyperion, which is over 380 feet tall. 13
9. A group of kangaroos is called a mob. 140. The world's largest rodent is the capybara, which can grow up to four feet long. 14
1. A group of rhinoceroses is called a crash. 14
2. The world's largest glacier is the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica, which is over 250 miles long. 14
3. A group of butterflies is called a flutter. 14
4. The world's deepest lake is Lake Baikal in Siberia, which is over 5,300 feet deep. 14
5. A group of jellyfish is called a smack. In conclusion, the world is full of fascinating and cool facts that we may never have known about. From the animal kingdom to the tallest mountains, nothing seems to be impossible. With the never-ending list of possible cool facts, it is important to keep our eyes open and our minds eager to learn more about the world around us.