r>1. The deadliest creature in the world is smaller than a grain of rice. Many people believe that the deadliest creatures in the world are large predators like sharks, lions, or crocodiles. However, the truth is that the deadliest creature in the world is a tiny insect called the mosquito. According to the World Health Organization, mosquitoes are responsible for more deaths than any other animal on the planet. They transmit deadly diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus, which together kill millions of people every year. 2. The tallest mountain on Earth is not Mount Everest. When most people think of the tallest mountain on Earth, they immediately think of Mount Everest, which stands at an impressive 29,029 feet. However, the tallest mountain on Earth is actually Mauna Kea in Hawaii. Although it is only 13,796 feet above sea level, its height is measured from its base on the ocean floor, which makes it a staggering 33,500 feet tall. If measured from its base to its peak, Mauna Kea is therefore much taller than Mount Everest. 3. Slugs have four noses. Slugs may not be the most popular creatures in the world, but they are certainly fascinating. For one, they have four noses. These noses, known as tentacles, are located on the slug's head and are used for both smelling and feeling. In addition to their four noses, slugs are also hermaphrodites, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs. 4. The shortest war in history lasted only 38 minutes. In 1896, a conflict known as the Anglo-Zanzibar War broke out between the British Empire and the tiny sultanate of Zanzibar. The war started at 9:02 in the morning when the British naval forces began bombarding the Zanzibar palace. By 9:40, the sultan's forces had surrendered, making the Anglo-Zanzibar War the shortest war in history. In total, it lasted just 38 minutes. 5. The world's deadliest lake is in Cameroon. Lake Nyos in Cameroon is one of the most dangerous bodies of water in the world. This is because it is filled with a deadly gas called carbon dioxide. In 1986, a burst of gas from the lake killed nearly 1,800 people and thousands of animals in nearby villages. Since then, scientists have installed a pipe to help the gas escape slowly and prevent another disaster. However, Lake Nyos remains a reminder of the terrifying power of nature.
