12 amazing and true facts about our planet that seem stupid
There are so many amazing things and phenomena in the world around us that we will never get tired of making such materials. Every day, the planet is ready to present us with new surprises, sometimes tossing something that at first glance seems absolutely unbelievable and even absurd. Although in the end it turns out that this is exactly the kind of thing Mother Nature has. You can’t argue with the facts!
On September 7, 1953, thousands of frogs fell from the sky onto the streets of Leicester (USA).
Crocodiles are smart. To dive to great depths, they swallow stones.
It is not known exactly how many people live in Bhutan. The last census was carried out here in 1975.
Eskimos use refrigerators to prevent their food from freezing.
Hercules beetle weighs only 100 grams, and can lift up to eight kilograms.
According to Japanese legend, an umbrella, long unclaimed, turns into a one-legged, one-eyed demon named Kasa-obake.
The world's first self-service restaurant appeared in New York. Only men were allowed to visit him. Guests ate standing.
Hummingbirds cannot walk.
In France, dolls are only allowed to be sold with human faces.
"Canada" is an Native American word that means "big village".
Nepal is the only country in the world whose flag is not rectangular or square.
Koala sleeps from 18 to 22 hours a day.
Watch the video: Everything You Need to Know About Planet Earth (May 2024).
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