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What is the equivalent calorie burn of taking a 45-minute walk with a dog?
What is the equivalent calorie burn of taking a 45-minute walk with a dog?
Why is it a law to keep at least two guinea pigs together?
Why is it a law to keep at least two guinea pigs together?
What was the color orange referred to as before oranges arrived in England in the late 15th century?
What was the color orange referred to as before oranges arrived in England in the late 15th century?
Which animal can predict earthquakes from the farthest distance?
Which animal can predict earthquakes from the farthest distance?
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What is unique about crows' ability to recognize people?
What is unique about crows' ability to recognize people?
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What is the physical reaction that occurs when a cat is scared or faces a threat?
What is the physical reaction that occurs when a cat is scared or faces a threat?
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What is the name of the phobia that involves avoiding fun or joyful situations?
What is the name of the phobia that involves avoiding fun or joyful situations?
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Why do humans get goosebumps when they are cold or emotional?
Why do humans get goosebumps when they are cold or emotional?
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What is the purpose of a kangaroo's tail?
What is the purpose of a kangaroo's tail?
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What percentage of American adults have a flawed understanding of basic science or where their food comes from?
What percentage of American adults have a flawed understanding of basic science or where their food comes from?
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Study Notes
Fun Facts
- Taking a 45-minute walk with your dog can burn 150 calories, and a slow-paced walk for 53 minutes can achieve the same result without a dog.
Animal Facts
- Guinea pigs are social animals and can feel lonely or depressed if left alone, which is a form of animal cruelty.
- Snakes can predict earthquakes from 75 miles away and even sense an earthquake five days before it occurs, often leaving their nests even in cold temperatures.
- Crows are excellent at recognizing people's faces and can remember people for a long time.
Historical Facts
- Before oranges arrived in England in the late 15th century, there was no word for the color orange; it was referred to as ġeolucrog (yellow-saffron) or ġeolurēad (yellow-red) depending on the shade.
- A tablet discovered in Iraq in 1976 contains jokes, including the world's oldest "your mom" joke, but the full meaning has been lost in translation.
Human Biology
- Goosebumps are a reaction to increased adrenaline, which is why humans get them when they're cold or emotional.
Holidays
- The tradition of putting a pillow on top of the fridge on May 29th originated from hanging a piece of cloth in a larder to bring luck, peace, and prosperity to the household.
Phobias
- Cherophobia is a phobia that causes people to avoid situations that others might classify as fun or joyful.
Science and Statistics
- One in ten Americans has a flawed understanding of basic science or where their food comes from, which is approximately 16.4 million adults.
Unique Facts
- Kangaroos use their tails for balance while hopping, and if their tail is elevated, they will lose balance and fall over.
- It is possible for kangaroos to move around without their tails, but it takes a long time for them to adjust, and they can only move small distances.
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