Most elephants weigh less than a blue whale's tongue.
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Contrary to popular belief, plastic cutting boards are more likely to harbor bacteria than wood ones. New plastic boards are easier to clean, but ones with cuts are nearly impossible to completely disinfect, whereas wood ones absorb and kill bacteria, regardless of age or use.
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The sound of a tiger's roar can travel a distance of up to 2 miles (~3 km).
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Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged worldwide every year.
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Pineapples are not a single fruit, but a group of berries that have fused together.
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Some monks can increase their body temperature so much they can dry soaking sheets in a freezing room!
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