The oldest stone tools found are dated from 2.7 - 2.9 million years ago. The species that made these tools is unknown.
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The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
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The focusing muscles of the eyes move around 100,000 times a day. To give your leg muscles the same workout, you would need to walk 80km (50 miles) every day.
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Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
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Not only are there rogue planets floating through space completely alone, not orbiting any stars, but it’s possible that these pitch-black lonely planets support life.
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The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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The largest breed of rabbit is the Flemish Giant.
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