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Instead of glowing white, some fireflies have blue illumination.

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Finding fireflies is one of the summer's joys. You might be able to spot a ghost firefly if you're in the Southern Appalachians; you'll know it when you see it because it will shine a distinctive blue-green color rather than the usual white.

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Water may exist in three states at the same time.

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The pirates were chased out of The Bahamas by Captain Woodes Rogers.

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A "SACKBUT" WAS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE TROMBONE DURING THE RENAISSANCE.

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The number of fairyflies in the world is how many?

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Astronomy is where the phrase "dog days of summer" originated.

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A 6- to 8-inch-long skeleton was unearthed outside a Chilean ghost town.

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Female spiders have a voracious appetite.

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For thousands of years, wisdom teeth have served no purpose.

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If they are taken off guard, some lizards can detach their tails.

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How do you know If your body clock is off?

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"Sand is used to make glass. "

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

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Prisoners who abhorred lobster used to be offered it.

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And some pirates did have hooks and wooden pegs.

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Did you Know? Black sea is the world’s largest inland body of water.

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Lord Howe Island stick insect was thought extinct until 2001!

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Venus flytraps do not eat insect pollinators.

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Before auditioning for the role of Chandler, Matthew Perry assisted his acting pals.

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Did you Know? Croft Manor area was built in a single weekend

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"To convict someone of witchcraft, no solid evidence was required. "

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Did you Know? An 11-year-old girl gave Pluto its name

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Bhutan has a tourist policy that is low-impact but high-value.

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An egg is kept warm by both the male and female flamingos until it hatches.

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Wales is abundant in natural resources.