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Australia is home to the largest species of reptiles.

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The salt-water crocodile grows to 6m or more and has the world's highest jaw pressure: 3,000 pounds per square inch.

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Dr. Wayne Coates rediscovered chia in the 1990s.

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Lowbush berries are mainly produced in Canada.

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Nevermind was released alongside several other classic albums on the same day.

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There are two recognised Chihuahua breeds.

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Maracan has the record for the most football game attendees.

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A 155-year-old mousetrap successfully caught a mouse in 2016.

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Pancreatitis can result from scorpion stings.

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The most haunted island in the world is Poveglia, Italy.

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Pigeons fly quickly.

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Tagine Tunisienne

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Scientists thought this dinosaur-era tree went extinct 150 million years ago — but then it was found growing wild in Australia.

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Diamonds were not always mined.

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Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night

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Soap and dynamite have a long history together.

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It wasn't until 1916 that blueberries were cultivated (highbush).

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Astronomy has long been associated with Stonehenge.