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Published On: February 1, 2020 08:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Amazing Facts

Amazing Facts

 

Snakes can burp fire

If the animal consumed by a snake bursts while its being digested, releasing an adequate amount of methane and hydrogen into the snake’s stomach, the snake can release fire from its mouth if it comes into contact with a spark.

High heels were originally men’s shoes

High heels date back to the 15th century Persia. They were worn by Persian horsemen to keep their feet in stirrups. It’s entry to the European market made it popular.

Bees can fly higher than Mount Everest

Mountain-dwelling bumblebees possess the ability to fly at a height taller than that of Mt. Everest, the peak 8848 m above sea level. A team of researchers who captured bumblebees at 10,660 feet (3,250 meters) above sea level in China found that two bumblebees were able to fly at more than 29,525 feet (9,000 meters).  

The longest place name on the planet is 85 letters long

Can you imagine writing down an 85 letter long address? That’s exactly the ordeal the people of Mamungkukumpurangkuntjunya Hill in Australia have to go through. 

 

 

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