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time passes, many facts and pieces of information tend to be forgotten or overlooked. In this article, we will explore some interesting and lesser-known facts that might surprise and intrigue you. 1. The shortest war in history lasted only 38 minutes. In 1896, the Anglo-Zanzibar War took place between the British Empire and Zanzibar Sultanate. The British Empire emerged victorious as they had a superior navy and firepower, but the war lasted only 38 minutes. 2. The world's largest snowflake on record was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. It was reported in Montana, USA, in 1887. 3. The only letter that doesn't appear in any U.S. state name is the letter "Q." 4. If you travel to the highest point on Mount Everest, you would find the flag of India, along with a statue of Lord Shiva, which was placed there by a team of Indian mountaineers in 2007. 5. The term "butterfly" was originally used to describe a butter-colored fly. However, the name stuck and is now used to describe one of the most recognizable species of insects. 6. The longest English word is 189,819 letters long and would take over three hours to pronounce. The word is the chemical name for the largest known protein, titin. 7. The Mona Lisa, one of the most famous paintings in the world, has no eyebrows. It is believed that the eyebrows were lost during a restoration in the 16th century. 8. The shortest verse in the Bible is "Jesus wept," which appears in John 11:35. 9. The tallest man in recorded history was Robert Wadlow, who was 8 feet and 11 inches tall. He lived from 1918 to 1940 and required leg braces to walk. 10 The world's largest known ant colony covers an area of 560 miles in Europe. It is home to over 300 million ants and was discovered in 2000. In conclusion, these cold and forgotten facts can bring back some exciting and novel information and can provide a conversation starter in any gathering. It is essential to remember these facts so that we can appreciate the world's diversity and marvel at its wonders.
