The world is full of surprising facts that can amaze anyone. Here are 20 of them:
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Honey never spoils. Even after thousands of years, it’s still edible.
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An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain.
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Whales are the longest-living mammals, some reaching up to 200 years.
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The tallest recorded wave exceeded 30 meters.
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In Japan, sleeping on the train is common and even seen as a sign of hard work.
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Lake Victoria in Africa is home to over 500 fish species.
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There have never been mosquitoes in Iceland.
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The US Library of Congress is the largest in the world with over 170 million items.
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Penguins can drink saltwater.
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The longest road on Earth is the Pan-American Highway (48,000 km).
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The tongue is one of the strongest muscles in the human body.
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Swifts can fly nonstop for up to 9 months.
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Baobab trees in Africa can live up to 5,000 years.
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Coral reefs are among the largest living structures on Earth.
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Many seeds can remain dormant for decades or even centuries.
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The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii was active for over 30 years.
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The deepest point on Earth is the Mariana Trench (11,034 m).
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Some turtles can stay underwater without breathing for over 10 hours.
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Fish can sleep too, but their eyes remain open.
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Ants are among the strongest creatures relative to their body weight.
