The rat has been called the world’s most destructive mammal - other than man. See more

Acorns were used as a coffee substitute during the American Civil War. See more

It took approximately 2.5 million blocks to build the Pyramid of Giza, which is one of the Great Pyramids. See more

The female pigeon cannot lay eggs if she is alone. In order for her ovaries to function, she must be able to see another pigeon. See more

The USA has more personal computers than the next 7 countries combined. See more

Toxic house plants poison more children than household chemicals. See more

Fish that live more than 800 meters below the ocean surface don't have eyes. See more

Every Swiss citizen is required by law to have a bomb shelter or access to a bomb shelter. See more

Pearls melt in vinegar. See more

Most marine fish can survive in a tank filled with human blood. See more

Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of their birthplace. See more

Turtles can breathe through their butts. See more

Sex burns 360 calories per hour See more

The ant can pull 30 times its own weight. See more

In fact, Einstein couldn't speak fluently when he was nine. His parents thought he might be retarded. See more

The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds, that makes the catfish rank #1 for animal having the most taste buds. See more