Ruppell’s griffon is the highest-flying bird in the world, with a recorded flight of 11,278 m above sea level.
Highest-Flying Bird in the World
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Which Bird Migrates the Longest Distance?
The Arctic tern migrates further than any other bird. Every year it flies from the Arctic to Antarctica and back again – making a round trip of at least 40,000 kms.
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How Fast can Dragonflies Fly?
Dragonflies can fly at speeds of 28.7 – 32 km/hr.
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An Interesting Fact About Sleep
In 7.5 hours of sleep, we sleep deeply for 18 percent of the time, lightly for 60 percent and dream for 20 percent of the time.
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An Interesting Fact About Human Weight
The human skeleton makes up about one fifth of a person’s entire weight.
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An Interesting Characterstic of Mammals
Mammals are the only animals to possess a diaphragm, a wall of muscle dividing the abdomen.
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How Much Saliva do we Produce?
A human produces 37,800 liters of saliva in a lifetime.
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One of the Longest Battles of All Time
The battle of Stalingrad, fought between German and Soviet forces, was one of the longest battles of all time. It continued from 19th August 1942 to 2nd February 1943.
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Largest Landlocked Country
There are more than 40 landlocked countries in the world, Kazakhstan being the largest.
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An Interesting Fact About Sword-billed Hummingbird
The sword-billed hummingbird has the longest beak in relation to its body length. Its beak measures 10.5 cm and the bird’s body is only 13.5 cm long.
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Where were the First Gold and Silver Coins Used?
The first coins made from gold and silver were used in Lydia, an ancient Middle Eastern kingdom, in about 687-652 BC.
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Tallest Free-Standing Structure in the World
CN Tower in Toronto, Canada, is the tallest free-standing structure in the world. It measures 553.33 m to the tip of its antenna. It also has the world’s highest graffiti.
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Largest Library in the World
The Library of Congress located in Washington DC, USA, and founded in 1800 is the largest library in the world. It has millions of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps and recordings in its collections.
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Brightest Star Seen from the Earth
Not counting the Sun, the brightest star seen from the Earth is Sirius. It is also known as the Dog Star.
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Hardness Quotient: Diamond vs Emerald
Diamonds are 180 times harder than emeralds.
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An Amazing Fact About Hyiod Bone
The hyoid bone (a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue) is the only bone in the human body which is not connected to any other bone. It is only supported by the muscles in the neck.
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Lactose Intolerance: An Interesting Fact About Cow’s Milk
Did you know that a greater percentage of people are allergic to cow’s milk than other foods.
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An Interesting Fact About Human DNA
Did you know that humans share 50 percent of their DNA with bananas?
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An Amazing Fact About Cockroaches
A cockroach can live for several weeks even after its head is cut off.
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Fattest Organ in the Human Body
Did you know that your brain is the fattest organ in your body? It is made up of at least 60% fat.
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