- Rio de Janeiro translates to river of January.
- Chalk is made from tiny plankton fossils.
- The fastest fish in the sea is the swordfish and can reach up to speeds of 108kph (68mph, 59knots).
- The first train reached a top speed of only 8 kmh (5 mph).
- Butterflies taste with their back feet.
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