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d Knowledge for the Day: 15 Interesting Facts You Probably Didn't Know 1. Not all stars twinkle As children, we grew up watching the stars twinkle in the night sky. However, not all stars twinkle. Only stars that are low in the sky twinkle due to the turbulence of the earth's atmosphere. 2. Snowflakes are not always white Snowflakes come in different shapes and sizes, but did you know they're also not always white? Snowflakes can be pink, yellow, or even black, depending on the environment they form in. 3. Cows have best friends Cows are social animals and form close friendships with other cows. They have been observed showing signs of stress when separated from their best friends. 4. Tomatoes are classified as fruits, not vegetables Though often used as a vegetable, tomatoes are actually fruits because they contain seeds. 5. The shortest war in history only lasted for 38 minutes The Anglo-Zanzibar war between the British Empire and the Sultanate of Zanzibar in 1896 lasted only 38 minutes. Zanzibar surrendered after a bombardment by British ships. 6. Kiwis are not native to New Zealand Contrary to popular belief, kiwis are not native to New Zealand. They were brought over from China in the early 1900s. 7. Octopuses have three hearts Octopuses have three hearts, two for pumping blood to the gills, and one for pumping blood to the rest of the body. 8. The world's largest snowflake ever recorded was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick The world's largest snowflake ever recorded was found in Montana in 1887. It was a whopping 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. 9. Humans share 98.4% of their DNA with chimpanzees Humans share 98.4% of their DNA with chimpanzees, making them our closest living relatives. 10 The letter "E" is the most commonly used letter in the English language The letter "E" is the most commonly used letter in the English language, followed by "T" and "A". 11. Penguins can jump up to six feet in the air Despite their seemingly clumsy waddling, penguins can jump up to six feet in the air. 12. Your nose can remember 50,000 different scents The human nose can detect and remember 50,000 different smells, making it one of our most powerful senses. 13. The shortest poem ever written consists of only two words The shortest poem ever written is "Fleas" by Ogden Nash. It consists of only two words: "Adam/Had 'em." 14. Honey never spoils Honey, if stored in a sealed container, can last indefinitely because of its antibacterial properties. 15. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance.
